cigar-case

A gentleman places his cigar-case on the polished table.

Definition

Noun: - A cigar-case is a container, typically made of leather, wood, or metal, designed specifically for holding and protecting cigars.

Usage Examples

• (A portable holder for cigars.)
• (A decorative or functional container for cigars.)

Advanced Usage

• "to carry a cigar-case": to have a portable container for cigars, often as a personal accessory.
  • The gentleman always carried a silver cigar-case with his favorite cigars. (He kept cigars in a dedicated holder.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cigar (n): a cylindrical roll of tobacco leaves for smoking.
  • He lit a cigar after dinner. (A tobacco product.)
• Case (n): a container or covering for protection or storage.
  • The violin was kept in a hard case. (A protective container.)

Synonyms

• Cigar holder: a device or container for storing cigars.
• Cigar box: a larger container for multiple cigars (often for storage rather than portability).

Related Idioms

• "cigar-case" is not commonly used in idioms; however, it may appear in descriptive contexts like:
  • He opened his cigar-case with a flourish. (A gesture of offering or displaying cigars.)