juke joint
noun
: a small inexpensive establishment for eating, drinking, or dancing to the music of a jukebox or a live band
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After chasing success in the North, the pair return to Clarksdale, MS to open a juke joint and revive the soul and spirit of their hometown.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
As for the juke joint, where most of the action takes place, Beachler spent eight weeks building the set.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Kennedy envisions a modern juke joint with a community focus.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
This popular hangout is part sushi bar, part juke joint, part taco spot, and all about great eats and excellent live music.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
As for the juke joint, where most of the action takes place, Beachler spent eight weeks building the set.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Kennedy envisions a modern juke joint with a community focus.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
This popular hangout is part sushi bar, part juke joint, part taco spot, and all about great eats and excellent live music.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for juke joint
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“Juke joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juke%20joint. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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