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boom box

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun boom box has 1 sense
  1. ghetto blaster, boom box - a portable stereo
    --1 is a kind of stereo, stereo system, stereophonic system

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Boom Box

A boom box refers to a portable and battery-operated audio system that typically features two or more speakers, AM/FM radio, and a cassette or CD player.

Senses:

1. Noun: Portable Audio System

A noun sense of boom box refers to a portable audio system that allows users to enjoy music, radio broadcasts, or play back recordings.

Example Sentences:
  • I love carrying my bright red boom box to the beach and play my favorite tunes.
  • He turned on his boom box and the park instantly filled with lively music.

2. Noun: Fashion Accessory

Boom box can also be used metaphorically as a noun to describe a large, conspicuous bag or carrier used to transport personal items.

Example Sentences:
  • She strolled through the city streets with her designer boom box slung over her shoulder.
  • Carrying the latest trend, a boom box, has become a fashionable accessory among urban youth.

3. Adjective: Popular or Local

As an adjective, boom box can describe something that is widely acknowledged, well-known, or enjoyed by many people (popular). It can also refer to something specific or unique to a particular area or community (local).

Example Sentences:
  • Hip hop music became boom box culture in the 1980s.
  • The neighborhood's annual street festival showcases the best local talent, including boom box artists.
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