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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For brands chasing younger, more diverse audiences, a reggaeton superstar with cultural clout is less a controversy than a marketing goldmine. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 The last battle promoted on the Verzuz Instagram page was reggaeton pioneers DJ Nelson and DJ Luny in 2022. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025 Garcia has covered Bad Bunny closely over the past few years as his star as rocketed out of the reggaeton world to make one of the most successful pop stars on the planet. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 Even for Latines who aren’t necessarily Bad Bunny or reggaeton fans, the artist commands respect. Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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