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

The upcoming Huntington Beach location aims to carry that legacy a regular lineup spanning jazz, reggae, rock and cover bands. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026

Blending reggae and rock, Dirty Heads are a favorite among concertgoers who love bands such as 311, Pepper and now-defunct Sublime with Rome. —Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026

The project is inspired by ’90s R&B while firmly rooted in unique sounds—Jersey club, Baltimore club, jazz, and reggae all meet lazy synths and classic R&B chords. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026

The band’s 2026 tour marks the 50th anniversary of Rastaman Vibration — Bob Marley’s landmark 1976 album that represented the commercial breakthrough of reggae in the United States. —Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Mar. 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