reggaeton

noun

reg·​gae·​ton ˌre-gā-ˈtōn 

ˌrā-

: popular music of Puerto Rican origin that combines rap with Caribbean rhythms

Examples of reggaeton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The accordion and percussive instruments like bongos, congas, timbales, cowbells and shakers form reggaeton beats and dancey tempos. —Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025

Sonically, his style is a slow, rhythmic reggaeton, pleasing to the ear, and that’s precisely what stands out, especially when most urban artists these days are presenting harsher sounds. —Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025

Among the highlights for the Puerto Rican fans was Puerto Rican reggaeton star Ivy Queen, who performed at halftime. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025

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

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish reggaetón, from reggae reggae + -ton (as in Spanish maratón marathon)

First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reggaeton

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone