jukebox Meaning & Definition
What Does Jukebox Mean?
Jukebox is a noun that means A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections. It is also used to mean An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc. As a verb, it means To play and listen to music from a jukebox.
Jukebox at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈd͡ʒuːkbɒks/ |
| Synonyms | nickelodeon |
| Plural | jukeboxes |
| Verb forms | jukeboxes, jukeboxing, jukeboxed |
Jukebox Definition (Noun)
- A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections.
- An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.
- (by extension) A software application capable of replaying tracks from a digital music collection.
Jukebox as a Verb
- To play and listen to music from a jukebox.
- To play (music or digital content) on a jukebox
- (by extension) To play or repeat as if on a jukebox.
- To format or set up for playing by a jukebox.
Synonyms of Jukebox
Jukebox synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
jukebox (plural jukeboxes)
jukebox (third-person singular simple present jukeboxes, present participle jukeboxing, simple past and past participle jukeboxed)
Words That Rhyme With Jukebox
Origin of Jukebox
First use appears c. 1939, from juke (“roadside café”) + box, replacing older collocational terms such as nickel-in-a-slot phonograph,[1] coin-in-the-slot phonograph, and coin-operated phonograph.
Questions People Ask About Jukebox
Is jukebox a noun or a verb?
Jukebox is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for jukebox?
Words with a similar meaning to jukebox include nickelodeon. See the full list of jukebox synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of jukebox?
The plural of jukebox is jukeboxes.
What is the past tense of jukebox?
The past tense of jukebox is jukeboxed. The present participle is jukeboxing.