Rasta

noun

Ras·​ta ˈrä-stə 

ˈra-

: rastafarian

Rasta adjective

Examples of Rasta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Belafonte, sandwiched between these two sons of Saint Ann, never became a Rasta, but was raised by a Garveyite. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

Program highlights include Summer Walker, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Universoul Circus and DJ Rasta Root, according to Atlanta FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Learn about Barbados’ heritage with a rum shack tour or an excursion to a local Rasta community. — Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026

The 2026 edition will feature performances by Yandel, Chencho Corleone, Ivy Queen, Tito El Bambino, Randy Nota Loca, De La Ghetto, Ken-Y, and Baby Rasta y Gringo, offering fans a night dedicated to some of the genre’s most recognizable voices. — Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Rasta

• hasta
• shasta