jukebox

English

/ˈdʒuːkbɒks/, /ˈdʒukbɑks/

noun
Definitions
  • A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections.
  • (computing) An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.
  • (computing) A software application capable of replaying tracks from a digital music collection.

Etymology

Affix from English juke (roadside caf) + English box (verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch).

Origin

English

box

Gloss

verb, a blow with the fist, boxhaul, box, case, punch

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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