Jukebox

Pronunciation: /dʒukbɑks/

Definitions of jukebox

noun a device that automatically plays a selected musical recording when a coin is inserted

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a jukebox in the diner.

A2 The jukebox was playing my favorite song.

B1 I inserted a coin into the jukebox to select a song.

B2 The jukebox in the bar had a wide selection of music.

C1 The vintage jukebox had been restored to its original glory.

C2 The jukebox in the retro-themed restaurant was a popular attraction.

Examples of jukebox in a Sentence

formal The restaurant had a vintage jukebox playing classic tunes in the corner.

informal We should put some money in the jukebox and play our favorite songs.

slang Let's hit up the jukebox and jam out to some oldies.

figurative His mind was like a jukebox, constantly playing random memories and thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of jukebox

• plural: jukeboxes
• comparative: more jukebox
• superlative: most jukebox
• present tense: jukebox
• future tense: will jukebox
• perfect tense: have jukeboxed
• continuous tense: is jukeboxing
• singular: jukebox
• positive degree: jukebox
• infinitive: to jukebox
• gerund: jukeboxing
• participle: jukeboxed

Origin and Evolution of jukebox

First Known Use: 1939 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jukebox' is believed to have originated in the southern United States, particularly in African American communities.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a machine that played music for a coin, the term 'jukebox' has evolved to encompass a variety of music-playing devices, including digital jukeboxes and streaming services.