noun
cigar
sih-GAH
noun
1
A roll of tobacco leaves wrapped for smoking, typically thicker and stronger than a cigarette.
"He celebrated the deal with a fine cigar."
"The room smelled of cigar smoke."
How to Use Cigar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rolled bundle of tobacco leaves meant for smoking, distinct from a cigarette.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
light a cigar
cigar smoke
a box of cigars
Word Forms
cigars plural
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Etymology
From Spanish cigarro, of uncertain deeper origin.