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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Bad Bunny will also be the first reggaeton artist to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026 The reggaeton icon briefly teased his performance in a trailer released by Apple Music in January 2026. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 This year, the stage goes to Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar who's turned reggaeton into a global language and in 2026, becomes the first solo male Latin artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026 DJs spin a mix of reggaeton, Latin hits, and hip-hop through the early morning hours, creating a packed, celebratory atmosphere that’s less about romance and more about letting loose. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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