merengue
noun
me·ren·gue
mə-ˈreŋ-(ˌ)gā 
: a ballroom dance of Haitian and Dominican origin in 2/4 time in which one foot is dragged on every step
also
: the music for a merengue
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The meme features exaggerated but familiar nods to Dominican-American culture—tight jeans, flashy outfits, big personalities—all set to the song’s infectious merengue beat.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
As for the fest itself, this year expect an all day blowout, like always.
Expect Latin food stations, folkloric dancers, artisanal crafts, family friendly activities and of course, music, from merengue and salsa to hip-hop, R&B and more.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
The real party kicked off after dinner, with a mix of merengue, salsa, reggaeton, and dance music keeping guests on their feet.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
This track quickly gained momentum in the Latin music scene, showcasing a vibrant fusion of traditional merengue rhythms and contemporary reggaeton beats, all enhanced by modern electronic elements.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
As for the fest itself, this year expect an all day blowout, like always.
Expect Latin food stations, folkloric dancers, artisanal crafts, family friendly activities and of course, music, from merengue and salsa to hip-hop, R&B and more.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
The real party kicked off after dinner, with a mix of merengue, salsa, reggaeton, and dance music keeping guests on their feet.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025
This track quickly gained momentum in the Latin music scene, showcasing a vibrant fusion of traditional merengue rhythms and contemporary reggaeton beats, all enhanced by modern electronic elements.
—Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Merengue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merengue. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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