cigar

noun

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

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Insley told the Observer her husband would stop by Jakob’s to buy cigars or a snack on the way to her place. Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2026 The Boys celebrate their victory with cigars, while Butcher has a sad reunion with his stepson Ryan. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 20 May 2026 Inside, a photo shows DeSantis working on his short game in front of the mansion, a putter in his hands and a cigar sticking out of his mouth — his way of making America (and Florida) healthy again. Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2026 Jesse Minter and Mike McCarthy inherit a rivalry built on field goals, grudges and games that look like they were filmed through cigar smoke. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 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 23 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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