Cigar: meaning, definitions and examples

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cigar

[ sɪˈɡɑːr ]

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smoking

A cylindrical roll of tobacco cured for smoking, consisting of cut tobacco rolled in thin paper for smoking.

Synonyms

cigarette, smoke

Examples of usage

He enjoys smoking a cigar after dinner.
The smell of cigar smoke filled the room.

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size

A unit of measure for the length of a cigar, typically 4.5 inches.

Synonyms

length, size

Examples of usage

He prefers cigars that are six inches long.

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celebration

A cigar is often associated with celebrations or special occasions.

Synonyms

celebration, special occasion

Examples of usage

He handed out cigars to celebrate the birth of his son.

Translations

Translations of the word "cigar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 charuto

🇮🇳 सिगार

🇩🇪 Zigarre

🇮🇩 cerutu

🇺🇦 сигара

🇵🇱 cygaro

🇯🇵 葉巻 (はまき)

🇫🇷 cigare

🇪🇸 puro

🇹🇷 puro

🇰🇷 시가

🇸🇦 سيجار

🇨🇿 doutník

🇸🇰 cigar

🇨🇳 雪茄 (xuějiā)

🇸🇮 cigar

🇮🇸 vindill

🇰🇿 сигара

🇬🇪 სიგარა

🇦🇿 siqar

🇲🇽 puro

Word origin

The word 'cigar' comes from the Spanish word 'cigarro', which in turn comes from the Mayan word 'siyar'. Cigars have been smoked for centuries and have been associated with luxury and celebration. They have a long history of being enjoyed by people around the world.