cigar

noun

ci·​gar si-ˈgär How to pronounce cigar (audio)
: a small roll of tobacco leaf for smoking

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Gone were the early attempts to set himself apart by smoking cigars and drinking bourbon. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025 The Dunville's Cigar Malt is a special release that pairs well with cigars. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 Inside, 88 cigars exclusive to the box have been blended to, the brand said, reflect the snake’s attributes. Victoria Gomelsky, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 Nearby, far-right Proud Boys members puffed cigars. Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cigar

Word History

Etymology

Spanish cigarro

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cigar was in 1730

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“Cigar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cigar. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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cigar

noun
ci·​gar sig-ˈär How to pronounce cigar (audio)
: a roll of tobacco leaf for smoking

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