jukebox
UK: ˈdʒuːkbɒks | US: ˈdʒuːkbɑːks
n. A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music from a selection of records or digital tracks.
The word "jukebox" originated in the early 20th century, combining "juke," a term from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) meaning "lively" or "disorderly" (often associated with juke joints—informal bars with music and dancing), and "box," referring to the machine's physical casing. The term reflects the device's role in providing energetic, on-demand entertainment in social spaces.
The diner had an old jukebox playing classic rock hits.
He inserted a coin into the jukebox and selected his favorite song.
Jukeboxes were especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s.
The bar’s jukebox was stocked with hundreds of vinyl records.
She danced to a tune blaring from the corner jukebox.