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Definition of cigar

cigar

/sɪˈɡɑːr/
ci · gar
Plural:cigars
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cigar Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tightly rolled cylinder of dried and fermented tobacco leaves designed to be smoked.

Example

"After the celebratory dinner, the host offered each of his guests a fine hand-rolled cigar."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for cigar

• Nearby Words

cicatrix
cichlid
cider
cigar
cigarette
cilantro
ciliwung

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'cigarro', which was likely derived from the Mayan word 'sicar' meaning 'to smoke rolled tobacco leaves', from 'sic' (tobacco).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cigar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cigar
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