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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The impressive career of Colombian reggaeton superstar Karol G is the focus of new documentary Tomorrow Was Beautiful, which has unveiled its trailer today. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 22 Apr. 2025 The tour celebrated her three albums: the reggaeton LPs Mala Santa and Esquemas, and her Mexican music record, Esquinas. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 And to be more specific, reggaeton is everywhere — except Coachella. Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Almost four months after Cuban reggaeton star El Taiger was gunned down just before daylight on the doorstep of his Hialeah home, the man accused of shooting him has been charged with first-degree murder by a Miami-Dade grand jury. Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 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 2 May. 2025.

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