Juke-Box
/ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks/noun
A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music.
Did you know?The first half, juke, comes from African American vernacular English for a rowdy or disreputable place, so the name originally pointed to the noisy nightlife culture around these machines.
Etymological Timeline
Late 19th Century
English
juke
“An African American vernacular word for a lively, rowdy, or disreputable place, especially a juke joint.”
1930s
English
juke-box
“A coin-operated phonograph in a public place, especially in a bar or café.”
1930s
English
jukebox
“Standardized spelling of the coin-operated music machine.”
Modern English
English
jukebox
“A machine that plays recorded music when money is inserted.”