nickelodeon

[ nik-uh-loh-dee-uh n ]

/ ˌnɪk əˈloʊ di ən /

an early motion-picture theater where a film or a variety show could be seen, usually for the admission price of a nickel.

an early jukebox that was operated by inserting nickels.

Origin of nickelodeon

1885–90, Americanism; nickel (in the sense of “coin”) + (mel)odeon

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nickelodeon

/ (ˌnɪkəˈləʊdɪən) /

an early form of jukebox

(formerly) a cinema charging five cents for admission

(formerly) a Pianola, esp one operated by inserting a five-cent piece

C20: from nickel + ( mel) odeon