Definition

Noun: A retail establishment that primarily sells tobacco products and related accessories. This typically includes cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smoking pipes, and other smoking paraphernalia.

Usage

A "tobacco shop" is a specific type of store. It is used to identify a business by its primary merchandise. The term is neutral and descriptive.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He stopped at the tobacco shop to buy a new pipe.
  • The old tobacco shop on the corner has a wide selection of imported cigars.
  • Many tobacco shops also sell lighters, humidors, and other accessories.

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a specialized, often traditional, retail environment, as opposed to a general convenience store that also sells cigarettes.
• In some contexts, it may be referred to more formally as a "tobacconist" or "tobacconist's shop."

Variants and Related Words

• Tobacconist (noun): A person or shop that sells tobacco products. This is a more formal or traditional synonym.
  • He is a knowledgeable tobacconist who can help you choose a cigar.
• Smoke shop (noun): A common modern synonym, which may also include products for other forms of smoking.
• Cigar shop (noun): A type of tobacco shop that specializes in cigars.

Synonyms

• Tobacconist
• Smoke shop
• Cigar store

Notes

• The sale of tobacco products is heavily regulated in many regions. The term "tobacco shop" itself does not imply any legal status but simply describes the business's primary trade.
• While the core products are for smoking, some tobacco shops may also sell related non-tobacco items like candy, magazines, or lottery tickets.

Noun

1. a shop that sells pipes and pipe tobacco and cigars and cigarettes