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)
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The single artwork follows the theme of the track, which sees Kesha being choked by someone who holds a cigarette to her mouth, while another arm holds up a silver telephone to her ear.
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Two cruise ship passengers arriving at a Southern California port were found with 150,000 cigarettes in their luggage, federal border agents reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
The city fined the owners more than $16,000 for selling cannabis and cigarettes without the proper permits, according to court records.
—Ashley Southall, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Teeth can become stained or yellow from smoking cigarettes, poor dental hygiene, and foods or drinks, such as blueberries, coffee, and tea.1 Hydrogen peroxide can help whiten teeth.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Two cruise ship passengers arriving at a Southern California port were found with 150,000 cigarettes in their luggage, federal border agents reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
The city fined the owners more than $16,000 for selling cannabis and cigarettes without the proper permits, according to court records.
—Ashley Southall, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Teeth can become stained or yellow from smoking cigarettes, poor dental hygiene, and foods or drinks, such as blueberries, coffee, and tea.1 Hydrogen peroxide can help whiten teeth.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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“Cigarette.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cigarette. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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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"
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