Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cigarette-end
Noun
/ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt ˌɛnd/
Definition
The small, burnt remnant of a cigarette that remains after it has been smoked.
Examples
- After the party, the ground was littered with cigarette-ends.
- She stepped carefully to avoid stepping on any cigarette-ends on the sidewalk.
- The waiter picked up a cigarette-end from the table before cleaning it.
Meaning
A cigarette-end refers specifically to the portion of a cigarette that has been smoked, often consisting of the ashes, the remaining paper, and the filter. It is typically discarded after use.
Synonyms
- butt
- stub
- remnant
