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tobacconist

Tobacconist (noun) means a shopkeeper who sells tobacco products such as cigars, cigarettes, and pipe tobacco. Example: “He bought a box of cigars from the local tobacconist.”

noun
1
A shopkeeper who sells tobacco products such as cigars, cigarettes, and pipe tobacco.
"He bought a box of cigars from the local tobacconist."
2
A shop that sells tobacco and related items.
"The tobacconist on Main Street has been open since the 1950s."

How to use tobacconist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person or shop dealing in tobacco products, from cigarettes to pipe tobacco and cigars.

Word forms

tobacconists plural

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Etymology

From tobacco plus the suffix -ist, denoting a person who deals in or is associated with something.

tobacco shop tobacconist shop

Rhymes for tobacconist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tobacconist” mean?

The word “tobacconist” means a shopkeeper who sells tobacco products such as cigars, cigarettes, and pipe tobacco. In plain terms, a person or shop dealing in tobacco products, from cigarettes to pipe tobacco and cigars.

How do you use “tobacconist” in a sentence?

Here is “tobacconist” used in a sentence: “He bought a box of cigars from the local tobacconist.”

What part of speech is “tobacconist”?

“Tobacconist” is a noun.

How many meanings does “tobacconist” have?

“Tobacconist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a shopkeeper who sells tobacco products such as cigars, cigarettes, and pipe tobacco.

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