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

In 1981, reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 after battling an aggressive skin cancer. —Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026

Nothing says summer entertainment like reggae and ska. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026

Oh, but playing reggae, not punk. —Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 7 May 2026

Saturday’s bill is led by Orange County punk band the Offspring, along with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid, roots rock band Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals and fellow reggae rock band Fortunate Youth. —Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 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