cigar

noun

ci·​gar si-ˈgär How to pronounce cigar (audio)
: a small roll of tobacco leaf for smoking

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Cigar Lounge on its way to Bee Cave Council approved a request made by the Cigar Vault for a special use permit that will allow patrons of the private club to consume cigars and alcoholic beverages. Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 The proud papa was seen picking up eco-friendly Coterie diapers and what looked like celebration supplies—including some traditional cigars and champagne for toasting their newest family member! Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2024 Then the Dodgers engaged in traditional victory celebration on New York’s field, with an abundance of man hugs abetted by family, champagne, and cigars. Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024 Afterwards, the newlyweds had their first dance, cut the cake, and then the party really got started when espresso martinis and cigars were passed. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cigar 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish cigarro

First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cigar was in 1730

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“Cigar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cigar. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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cigar

noun
ci·​gar sig-ˈär How to pronounce cigar (audio)
: a roll of tobacco leaf for smoking

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