cigar

noun

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

Examples of cigar in a Sentence

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The Louisville Metro Council voted to allow cigar smoking in businesses that generate at least 15% of their revenue from cigars or tobacco products. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The free event promises premium Dominican cigars, signature Iron Wolf whiskey, and a classic car show. Ana Gutierrez Austin American Statesman, Gutierrez Ana Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 In one photo, Bowen could be seen wearing a blue dress and smiling next to her son, who wore a graduation gown and opened his mouth for a cigar. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 June 2025 One’s in New York and makes print matter, and one’s in Los Angeles and makes :pops in cigar: motion pictures. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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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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