reggae

noun

reg·​gae ˈre-(ˌ)gā 

ˈrā-

: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of rock and soul music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat

Examples of reggae in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite previous reports, her answer is not a tracklist full of reggae. —Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Feb. 2025

The Loft is featuring three bands (reggae, Latin jazz and funk) for their Carnivale party ($30). —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025

Combining traditional reggae with dancehall, Afrobeats, R&B and hip-hop, Blood and Fyah continues Keznamdi’s yearslong exploration of the limitless potential of contemporary reggae. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2025

The iconic Marley family led an all-star lineup of reggae legends and rising stars, making this experience a celebration of unity, music, and culture. —Essence, 2 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1968, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reggae

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray

Kids Definition

reggae

noun

reg·​gae ˈreg-(ˌ)ā 

ˈrāg-

: popular music of Jamaican origin that combines native styles with elements of U.S. Black popular music and is performed at moderate tempos with the accent on the offbeat