reggaeton

noun

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

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The Grammy-winning reggaeton superstar, who announced a new world tour on May 5, took a break from his music gig to attend the 2025 Met Gala. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 May 2025 The captivating track is a dynamic blend of reggaeton and rich Caribbean rhythms, painting a poignant narrative about young love that faces the challenges of social class divides. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 2 May 2025 From Dom Dolla’s moody electronica to Stapleton’s roaring country to Peggy Gou’s meditative Eurodance and Myke Towers’ lowrider-worthy reggaeton, the F1 soundtrack charts a path that mirrors the seasonal race calendar’s journey across the globe. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2025 In July, the band signed with Puerto Rican reggaeton label Rimas Entertainment, making Bad Bunny its label mate. Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025 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 20 May. 2025.

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