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

Plenty of music coming from the Caribbean in the past few years has mirrored those feelings, but to the surprise of some, it’s been channeled most prominently via reggaeton, dembow, reparto, and other sounds typically associated with partying. — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

The first female artist to win the urban music album, Karol G will again compete in this category as well as urban performance and reggaeton performance. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

For Chapter 3, Alejandro honored the legendary artists who made reggaeton a global genre. — Cata Balzano, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter incorporates reggaeton, jazz, R&B and alternative pop. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

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