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Definition of cigarette

cigarette

/ˈsɪɡ.ə.rɛt/
cig · a · rette
Plural:cigarettes
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cigarette Lexical Profile

cigarette Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small cylinder of finely cut tobacco leaves rolled in thin paper for smoking.

Example

"He stepped outside to smoke a cigarette during his break."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

cichlid
cider
cigar
cigarette
cilantro
ciliwung
cimex

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'cigarette' in the mid-19th century, serving as a diminutive of 'cigare' (cigar).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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