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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One raucous night at the local juke joint, a bluesy and boozy speakeasy that caters to Black patrons, turns into a fight for survival when vampires attempt to enter the premises. —

Nick Romano, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Nashville Tennessean 0:00 0:58 For consecutive evenings, Sierra Ferrell transformed the Ryman Auditorium into a rollicking bordello and juke joint inhabiting a timeless location on your local astral plane. —

Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 22 Mar. 2024 But at night, everyone’s fears become more concrete as eerie groups of strangers like Hailee Steinfeld’s character show up looking to be invited into the local juke joint, prompting regular patrons to barricade themselves inside. —

Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024 The legacy of juke joints can be seen in a new generation of chefs and authors carrying on the tradition. —

Korsha Wilson, Bon Appétit, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for juke joint