boombox

noun
UK /ˈbuːm.bɒks/
US /ˈbuːm.bɑːks/

A boombox is a big radio with speakers that you can carry around.

He carried his boombox to the beach and played music for everyone.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large portable audio system with two speakers and a handle, often associated with hip-hop culture.

Old-school hip-hop videos often show dancers with a boombox on their shoulder.

3. A loud, powerful sound system used at outdoor parties or street events.

They set up a boombox in the park for the neighborhood block party.

4. Slang for a person who plays music very loudly in public.

Our neighbor is a real boombox—we hear his music every weekend.