reggaeton

noun

reg·​gae·​ton ˌre-gā-ˈtōn How to pronounce reggaeton (audio)
ˌrā-
: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms

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In September, before the Madison Square Garden controversy, the former president rallied with Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Anuel AA and Nicky Jam—though Nicky Jam later withdrew his endorsement after last week's events—as part of Trump's strategy to attract young Latino men. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024 The group’s classic instrumentation got a new scaffolding of Jersey club drums, roiling sub-bass and reggaeton thump. August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024 The video is the introduction played at the beginning of the 30-year-old reggaeton superstar's San Juan concerts in 2021 and is full of footage that captures the island's beauty and culture. Brian Brant, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 In September, Jam, along with reggaeton artists Anuel AA and Justin Quiles, endorsed Trump's 2024 bid, even donning a red MAGA hat and standing alongside the former president at a rally attended by hundreds of Trump supporters. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reggaeton 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish reggaetón, from reggae reggae + -ton (as in Spanish maratón marathon)

First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reggaeton was in 2002

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“Reggaeton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reggaeton. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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