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

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juke joint

Jack O’Connell, Lola Kirke and Peter Dreimanis — the actors who terrorized the juke joint as bloodthirsty vampires in the movie — also snaked their way onto the stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026

They appeared on panels moderated by celebrity boosters such as Austin Butler and Denzel Washington, and mingled at a Los Angeles supper club that got turned into the juke joint from the movie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

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

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

“I didn’t give it, but it’s Lena. I run the juke joint over on Farish. It’s a regular spot for exiles.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas