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 new family-friendly version still has plenty to offer, though, namely its colorful blend of Middle Eastern pop, EDM, and reggaeton, and the naturally charismatic Conte, who oozes star quality with every sassy move. Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 13 May 2025 The video that reggaeton artist Anuel AA filmed at Esquina has received 116 million views on YouTube. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 May 2025 On Friday, the reggaeton artist dropped the eight-track EP, Sunshine, including collaborations with Geo and 4Rain. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025 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 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 29 May. 2025.

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