Merengue
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈɹɛŋɡeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Merengue is a noun meaning (music, uncountable) A type of music common in the Caribbean, originally associated with the Dominican Republic.
Meaning
(music, uncountable) A type of music common in the Caribbean, originally associated with the Dominican Republic.
More Meanings
- A song performed in this style.
- A dance to this style of music.
- (intransitive) To dance to merengue music.
Example Sentences
The marina was a mainstay of the neighborhood, and Mr. O’Rourke was known for staging salsa and merengue concerts.
If Trujillo said everybody had to dance the merengue, then everybody danced the merengue, for so feared was he by Dominicans that it was said that even a glance from him had the power to kill someone from across the street.
Word Forms
- merengues
- merenguing
- merengued
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include danza, mambo, bachata, dembow, reggaeton, tambora.
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