cigarette case
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, flat container for holding cigarettes: A "cigarette case" is a portable case, typically made of metal, leather, or another rigid material, designed to protect cigarettes from being crushed. It is shaped to be carried conveniently in a pocket or purse.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- He pulled a silver cigarette case from his jacket pocket.
- Her elegant cigarette case was engraved with her initials.
Advanced Usage
- As a period accessory: The term often evokes a specific era (e.g., early to mid-20th century) when such cases were common fashion accessories for smokers.
- The antique cigarette case in the museum displayed intricate Art Deco designs.
Variants and Related Words
- Cigarette holder (n): A different object, typically a tube for holding a single cigarette while smoking.
- She used a long, slender cigarette holder.
Synonyms
- Cigarette box: A similar container, though "box" may imply a slightly larger or less pocket-sized item.
- Cigarette tin: Specifically denotes a case made of tin.
Related Phrases
- To offer a cigarette from one's case: A phrase describing a social gesture.
- He opened his cigarette case and offered one to his guest.
Noun
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a small flat case for holding cigarettes; can be carried in a purse or a pocket
