squeezebox
|squeeze-box|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈskwiːzˌbɑks/
🇬🇧
/ˈskwiːzˌbɒks/
accordion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'squeezebox' originates from English, combining 'squeeze' and 'box', referring to the action of squeezing the bellows of the instrument.
Historical Evolution
The term 'squeezebox' has been used informally to describe the accordion since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the physical action of playing the instrument, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a colloquial term for an accordion, a musical instrument with a keyboard and bellows.
He played a lively tune on his squeezebox.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/22 12:45