beatbox Meaning & Definition
/ˈbiːt.bɑks/
What Does Beatbox Mean?
Beatbox is a noun that means A type of electronic percussion device. As a verb, it means To use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument to create beats and rhythms for music.
Beatbox: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbiːt.bɑks/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | beatboxes |
| Verb forms | beatboxes, beatboxing, beatboxed |
Beatbox Definition (Noun)
- A type of electronic percussion device.
Beatbox as a Verb
- To use one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, etc. as a percussive instrument to create beats and rhythms for music.
Synonyms of Beatbox
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Beatbox synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
beatbox (plural beatboxes)
beatbox (third-person singular simple present beatboxes, present participle beatboxing, simple past and past participle beatboxed)
Words That Rhyme With Beatbox
Origin of Beatbox
From beat + box.
How to Pronounce Beatbox
The standard pronunciation of beatbox is /ˈbiːt.bɑks/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (biːt).
Questions People Ask About Beatbox
Is beatbox a noun or a verb?
Beatbox is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of beatbox?
The plural of beatbox is beatboxes.
What is the past tense of beatbox?
The past tense of beatbox is beatboxed. The present participle is beatboxing.