Definition

Noun: A narrow, decorative paper ring or strip that is placed around the body of a cigar, typically near the head. It serves as a brand label, often displaying the cigar manufacturer's logo or name.

Usage

The term "cigar band" refers specifically to the paper ring itself. It is used to identify and brand a cigar. * He carefully removed the cigar band before lighting it. * The ornate cigar band indicated it was a premium brand. * Collectors sometimes save cigar bands as souvenirs.

Advanced Usage

• "To leave the band on": A practice where some smokers choose not to remove the cigar band while smoking, often as a matter of personal habit or to display the brand. This is sometimes debated among cigar aficionados.
  • He prefers to leave the band on as he finds it easier to hold the cigar.

Variants and Related Words

• Band (noun): In a general sense, a strip of material used to bind, tie, or encircle something. The "cigar band" is a specific type of band.
• Cigar Ring (noun): A less common but synonymous term for a cigar band.
• Cigar Label (noun): A broader term that can refer to the band, but also to any printed branding on a cigar box.

Synonyms

• Cigar ring
• Cigar label (in the specific context of the band)

Notes

The "cigar band" is distinct from the cigar's wrapper (the outer tobacco leaf) and is purely for branding and decoration. It is not smoked.

Noun

1. a narrow paper band around a cigar