juke joint

American  

Or jook joint

noun

1. an establishment where one can eat, drink, and, usually, dance to music provided by a jukebox.

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Etymology

Origin of juke joint

First recorded in 1935–40; see origin at juke house

Example Sentences

Lindo is up for best supporting actor at the Oscars this month for his role in “Sinners” as Delta Slim, a blues musician who helps fight a vampire horde in a Mississippi juke joint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Delroy Lindo recently earned his first Academy Award nomination for his role in “Sinners” as Delta Slim, a blues musician who helps fight a vampire horde in a Mississippi juke joint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

As the juke joint crowd responds, he loses himself in the timeless transcendence artists hope for.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Michael B Jordan is nominated for best actor for playing twin brothers who return home to Mississippi in the 1930s to set up a juke joint, which is set upon by blood-sucking vampires.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Ms. Lena takes us to her juke joint.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas