Definition

1. Noun:
   • A portable device for lighting cigars or cigarettes: A "cigar lighter" is a small, typically handheld device that produces a flame, used to ignite cigars or cigarettes. It is a type of lighter.

Usage

• The term "cigar lighter" is a compound noun. It is used to specify a lighter intended for or commonly associated with lighting tobacco products like cigars and cigarettes.
• It can refer to various types of lighters, from simple disposable ones to more elaborate refillable or decorative models.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He fumbled in his pocket for his cigar lighter.
  • The antique desk set included a matching cigar lighter and ashtray.

Advanced Usage

• While the name specifies "cigar," it is commonly used for lighting cigarettes as well. The term can imply a certain style or robustness, sometimes associated with lighting larger cigars.
• In automotive contexts, the term "cigarette lighter" is more standard for the electrical socket/device in a car, though "cigar lighter" is also historically used.

Variants and Related Words

• Lighter (n): The general term for a device producing a flame. A "cigar lighter" is a specific type of lighter.
• Cigarette lighter (n): A very similar term, often used interchangeably with "cigar lighter."

Synonyms

• Igniter: A more general term for a device that ignites something.
• Flame lighter: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the production of a flame.

Antonyms

• Match (n): A small stick of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical that ignites when struck, used as a one-time alternative to a reusable lighter.

Noun

1. a lighter for cigars or cigarettes