Boomboxes

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbum.bɑk.sɪz/

Definitions

1. A portable music player featuring built-in speakers that often includes cassette and CD players as well as radio capabilities
2. A device designed for playing audio loudly, typically equipped with dual speakers and a handle for easy transport
3. A compact sound system, usually battery-operated, that allows users to listen to music or radio broadcasts on the go

Etymology: The plural "boomboxes" is simply the regular plural of "boombox," so the story belongs to the singular. A boombox is a portable music player with built-in speakers, usually combining a cassette or CD player with a radio. The name pairs "boom," an imitative word for a loud, resonant sound, with "box," the familiar word for a container, which fits a loud, self-contained machine. Its plural follows the usual English pattern of adding "-es" to words ending in "x," so "boomboxes" is spelled with the extra "e" that "boxes" also takes.

Synonyms: portable speakers