Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cigarette
noun
/ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/
Definition
A small roll of paper filled with cut tobacco and meant to be smoked.
Examples
- She took a break to smoke a cigarette outside.
- He found a half-finished cigarette in the ashtray.
- Many people are trying to quit smoking cigarettes for health reasons.
Meaning
Cigarettes are often made of finely cut tobacco wrapped in thin paper, creating a slender stick that is lit at one end for smoking.
Synonyms
- smoke
- cigar
- roll-up
- habit
