Definition of cigar
: a small roll of tobacco leaf for smoking
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Recent Examples of cigar from the Web
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Miranda Richardson has the thankless role of Churchill's wife, who has to put up with those cigars and mood swings.
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Miranda Richardson has the thankless role of Churchill’s wife, who has to put up with those cigars and mood swings.
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Miranda Richardson has the thankless role of Churchill’s wife, who has to put up with those cigars and mood swings.
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The changes being weighed by the Trump administration could include reimposing limits on banking, people-to-people exchanges, the purchase by Americans of Cuban cigars and rum, and other measures.
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Then came larger items, including a $7 cellphone for $300 and a package containing a cellphone, cigar, cash and two packs of cigarettes for $425.
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And three more ... Marco Andretti, 230.474 mph: Close but no cigar for the grandson of Mario and son of Michael with five top five finishes in his 11 career Indy 500 starts.
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Moore took on the role with a grain of salt, not to mention cigars -- as part of his contract, he reportedly was given unlimited Montecristos during production.
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Internet customers are also seeking books, CDs, lingerie, watches, motherboards, cigars, cameras, and Tickle Me Elmo dolls.
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Origin and Etymology of cigar
Spanish cigarro
First Known Use: 1730
CIGAR Defined for English Language Learners
cigar
playDefinition of cigar for English Language Learners
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: a roll of tobacco leaves that is longer and thicker than a cigarette and that is smoked
CIGAR Defined for Kids
cigar
playDefinition of cigar for Students
: a small roll of tobacco leaf for smoking
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