cigarette — a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪɡəˌret/
Example Sentences
- The detective found a cigarette butt at the crime scene that led to the criminal.
- My grandfather quit cigarettes when he was 70 and said it was harder than learning to use a smartphone.
- She pretended to smoke a cigarette made of chocolate during the school play.
cigarette
NOUN[/ˈsɪɡəˌret/]
a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking
The man put out his cigarette before entering the building.
The store kept cigarettes behind the counter.
A cigarette's smoke frames a silhouette filled with regret
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'cigarette', which is a diminutive form of Spanish 'cigarro' (cigar). The term gained widespread usage in mid-19th century Europe as smaller, thinner tobacco products became popular alternatives to traditional cigars.
Breakdown
cigar (from Spanish cigarro) + -ette (French diminutive suffix meaning 'small' or 'little'), literally denoting a small cigar.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective found a cigarette butt at the crime scene that led to the criminal.”
“My grandfather quit cigarettes when he was 70 and said it was harder than learning to use a smartphone.”
“She pretended to smoke a cigarette made of chocolate during the school play.”
“The price of cigarettes has increased dramatically due to health taxes.”
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