Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cigarette-butt

noun

/ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt bʌt/

Definition

The small, remaining end of a cigarette after it has been smoked.

Examples

After the party, there were cigarette-butts scattered all over the ground.
He kicked the cigarette-butt into the gutter.
Many cities have banned the public disposal of cigarette-butts to keep the streets clean.

Meaning

A cigarette-butt is the part of a cigarette that is left after the majority of it has been consumed. It typically consists of the paper and the filter and is often discarded improperly, contributing to litter.