Nickelodeon

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A small, rudimentary movie theater that charged five cents for admission, popular in North America from about 1905 to 1915.
  • A coin-operated player piano, often elaborated with percussion, banjos, bells, whistles, and other musical instruments and noise-makers.
  • An American jukebox operated by nickels.

Etymology

Compound from English nickel + English odeon.

Origin

English

odeon

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