R&B

American  

Or r&b,

1. rhythm and blues.

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R & B British  

abbreviation

1. rhythm and blues

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Example Sentences

Coco Jones, who also appears on the album — the two sing a slinky duet called “Sideways” — says Puth impressed her with his deep knowledge of R&B history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Kwn, who is nominated for best R&B act, told our team on the Brits red carpet that her outfit was straight from Nigeria - paying tribute to her father's heritage.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The mood shifts to R&B on Mr. Paich’s arrangement of Allen Toussaint’s “What Do You Want the Girl to Do,” complete with gospel backing vocals and synthesizer strings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

He’s referring to the 2020 episode of “Red Table Talk” where Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith discuss their separation and her “entanglement” with R&B singer August Alsina.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2023

Jay and Trey’s voices drift from the kitchen as some nineties R&B plays on the stereo.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas