noun
Uncommon
Havana
huh-VA-nuh
Havana (noun) means a type of large, high-quality cigar traditionally made in Cuba. Example: “He lit a havana after dinner.”
noun
1
A type of large, high-quality cigar traditionally made in Cuba.
"Having indicated an arm-chair to me and placed my refreshment near it, he handed me a long, smooth Havana."
— Arthur Conan Doyle, The Lost World … (1912)
"He lit a havana after dinner."
How to use Havana
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA premium cigar from Cuba, named after the capital city where the tobacco trade was centred.
Common pairings
a fine havana
smoke a havana
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Etymology
Named after Havana, the capital of Cuba, whose name comes from the Taíno word sabana ("savannah") via the name of a local chief.
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What does “Havana” mean?
The word “Havana” means a type of large, high-quality cigar traditionally made in Cuba. In plain terms, a premium cigar from Cuba, named after the capital city where the tobacco trade was centred.
How do you pronounce “Havana”?
“Havana” is pronounced huh-VA-nuh (/həˈvæ.nə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Havana” in a sentence?
Here is “Havana” used in a sentence: “He lit a havana after dinner.”
What part of speech is “Havana”?
“Havana” is a noun.
Is “Havana” a common word?
“Havana” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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