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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

A type of large, high-quality cigar traditionally made in Cuba.

"He lit a havana after dinner."

How to use Havana

Learner’s notes

In 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

Word forms

Havanas plural

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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.

Rhymes for Havana

ana mana kana Dana nana Cana Rana Tana lana Yana Jana Hana

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Frequently asked questions

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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