cigar

noun

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

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The holiday offerings on this roster go both ways and also feature some fun freebies: including beer, ice cream and even cigars. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025 The palate unfolds with a rich fruitcake and cigar, brightened by orange zest and baking spices, leading to a warming finish. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Hawass—cigar in hand—cited detailed archaeological evidence supporting the view that massive monuments such as the Great Pyramids of Giza were built by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago and rejected theories that others could have built them. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025 Among other health benefits, stopping cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco is critical for gum health. Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 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 18 Jun. 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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