reggae

noun

reg·​gae ˈre-(ˌ)gā 

ˈrā-

: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat

Examples of reggae in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This pair’s son, Robert Nesta Marley, moved to the island’s capital with his mum and grew up alongside a new homegrown record business whose signature rhythms—ska, rocksteady, reggae—made Jamaica famous. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026

The gala also featured musical performances by Obasi Jackson, Pop Smoke’s brother, reggae artist Suckarie, and vocalist Carlton Terrance Taylor. — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The list of performers set to take the stage at the 2026 California State Fair has grown and by the looks of the lineup, there’s music to fit anyone’s mood, from popular R&B to country to yacht rock, from reggae to mariachi to tribute acts. — Allison Gibson. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Some house is playing reggae, someone else is playing Irish rebel songs. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reggae

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray

Kids Definition

reggae

noun

reg·​gae ˈreg-(ˌ)ā 

ˈrāg-

: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S. Black popular music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat