jukebox

[ jook-boks ]

/ ˈdʒukˌbɒks /

a coin-operated phonograph, typically in a gaudy, illuminated cabinet, having a variety of records that can be selected by push button.

Also called juke.

Origin of jukebox

1915–20; juke² ( joint) + box¹

jujube, jujuy, juke, juke house, juke joint, jukebox, jukes, jukskei, juku, jul, jul.

The jukebox plays a medley of sixties tunes, an apt and agreeable feature.

All Hail Richard Hamilton, the Father of British Pop Art |Chloë Ashby |February 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
He made suggestions to the manager of the drive-in burger restaurant about what should be on the jukebox.

P.J. O’Rourke on Grabbing the Keys to Happiness |P. J. O’Rourke |January 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Think of the way a song seems to jump out of a car radio or a jukebox, and then add the high fidelity of a good sound system.

Classic Miles Davis Recordings Reveal New Beauty in Their Classic Mono Format |Malcolm Jones |December 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The jukebox blasts “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” by the 5th Dimension.

Dennis Hopper and the Cult of Nonreaders |Tom Folsom |March 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

It is best heard wafting from a jukebox or over a glass of whiskey.

The Yes List—The National's All-American Rock |The Daily Beast |May 13, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
He pushed in through the outer and inner doors, and he heard the burst of music from the jukebox.

The Man Who Hated Mars |Gordon Randall Garrett
At Art's that night I listened with envy to the words that were used over the telephone when the jukebox gave up its ghost.

Cue for Quiet |Thomas L. Sherred
While Harry was drawing the beer I walked string straight to the jukebox, clicked in a quarter, and stalked back to the barstool.

Cue for Quiet |Thomas L. Sherred
I told her the jukebox and the television set were out of commission and there'd be no noise she didn't make herself.

Cue for Quiet |Thomas L. Sherred
Thoughtfully sipping my beer I heard him dial and report a jukebox out of order.

Cue for Quiet |Thomas L. Sherred

jukebox

/ (ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks) /

a coin-operated machine, usually found in pubs, clubs, etc, that contains records, CDs, or videos, which are played when selected by a customer

C20: from Gullah juke bawdy (as in juke house brothel) + box 1