cigar

noun

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

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Turner had an unexpected friendship with Cuban leader Fidel Castro, bonding over hunting and arguments about politics over rum and cigars. David Bauder, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 Hasty loved baseball hats, premium cigars and trying new restaurants, according to a Texas Tribune obituary. Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026 The casino now features 18 restaurants and bars, including SR Prime Steakhouse, Dragon Beaux, 32 Brew Street, The Humidor cigar lounge and Tequila Barrel, which serves 89 types of tequila and mezcal. Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026 Investigators found the items discussed during the interaction, a bag of marijuana and a package of cigars, at the scene. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026 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 9 May. 2026.

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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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