cigar

noun

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

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The smokes here include the crème de la crème of long-filler cigar brands from places like Cuba, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Honduras, and Peru. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 May 2025 Then comes Saturday’s showstopper: the Seafood Slam, featuring over 70 seafood dishes from 25 standout restaurants—think lobster rolls, coconut ceviche, grilled octopus, and smoked crab cigars. Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 But instead of a police lieutenant with a cigar and a rumpled raincoat, the show is centered on a delightful drifter with shaggy red hair and a disposable vape. Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025 Accessories like capes, hats, floral pins, canes and cigars added a touch of theatrical flair the event is known for. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 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 29 May. 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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