Jukebox

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈdÊ’uk.bÉ‘ks/ (US)
• Australia IPA: /ˈdÊ’uːkbÉ’ks/

Origin

juke("roadside café") + box

Full definition of jukebox

Noun

1. A coin-operated machine that plays recorded music; it has push-buttons to make selections.
2. (computing) An automated carousel for the storage and retrieval of tapes, CD-ROMs, etc.
3. (computing, by extension) A software application capable of replaying tracks from a digital music collection.
• 2011, Keith Underdahl, Adobe Premiere Pro For DummiesBefore you export a movie to tape, double-check the following: Make sure all unnecessary programs are closed, including your e-mail program, MP3 jukebox, and Web browser.