cigarette
/,sigə'ret/
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, narrow cylinder of finely cut tobacco leaves rolled in thin paper for smoking.
Usage
- A cigarette is a manufactured product designed for smoking.
- It is typically consumed by lighting one end and inhaling the smoke through the mouth from the other end.
- The word is used as a countable noun.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Cigarette holder": A tube, often decorative, into which a cigarette is inserted for smoking.
- "Cigarette case": A small, flat container for carrying cigarettes.
- "Cigarette lighter": A device for producing a flame to light a cigarette.
Variants and Related Words
- Cigaret: An alternative, less common spelling of "cigarette."
- Ciggy/Cig (informal, slang): A casual, shortened form of "cigarette."
- Smoke (noun, informal): Can be used to refer to a cigarette, e.g., "I'm going out for a smoke."
Synonyms
- Smoke (informal)
- Fag (British slang, potentially offensive)
- Butt (refers specifically to the leftover end of a smoked cigarette)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Cigarette burn": A mark or hole caused by the ash or ember of a cigarette.
- "Cigarette smoke": The visible vapor and gases produced by a burning cigarette.
- "Pack of cigarettes": The standard commercial package containing multiple cigarettes, usually 20.
Noun
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finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
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