cigarette

noun

cig·​a·​rette ˌsi-gə-ˈret 

ˈsi-gə-ˌret

variants or less commonly cigaret

: a slender roll of cut tobacco enclosed in paper and meant to be smoked

also : a similar roll of another substance (such as marijuana)

Examples of cigarette in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 1964, the U.S. surgeon general issued an advisory on the health risks of smoking, which ultimately led to a health warning label on cigarette cartons and many other anti-smoking measures. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025

While there are warnings against using other substances like cigarettes, alcohol in moderation is typically considered fine — but that may be changing. —Renée Onque, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025

Cancer warnings similar to those seen on cigarette boxes may soon come to alcohol cans and bottles. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025

In three sessions, each study participant underwent two MRI exams, one before and one after smoking a tobacco cigarette, e-cigarette with nicotine and e-cigarette without nicotine, or at each visit for the non-smokers, who provided baseline scans. —Bailey Richards, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French cigarette, diminutive of cigare cigar, from Spanish cigarro

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cigarette

• anti-cigarette
• cigarette paper
• e-cigarette
• electronic cigarette

Kids Definition

cigarette

noun

cig·​a·​rette ˌsig-ə-ˈret 

ˈsig-ə-ˌret

: a small roll of cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking

Etymology

from French cigarette, literally, "little cigar"