Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tabaco

noun
/təˈbæk.oʊ/
Definition
A plant used for its leaves, which are dried and prepared for smoking or chewing. It is primarily cultivated for the production of cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco.
Examples
  • Many people find it difficult to quit smoking tabaco.
  • Tabaco has a long history of use in cultural rituals.
  • The company produces various tabaco products for consumers.
Meaning
Tabaco refers specifically to the tobacco plant and its products, which contain nicotine and have been used both recreationally and medicinally throughout history.
Synonyms
  • tobacco
  • leaf
  • cured leaf