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Definition of cigarillo

cigarillo

/ˌsɪɡ.əˈrɪl.oʊ/
cig · a · ril · lo
Plural:cigarillos
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cigarillo Lexical Profile

cigarillo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A short, slender cigar wrapped in tobacco leaf or tobacco-based paper rather than ordinary cigarette paper, typically open at both ends and smoked without a filter.

Example

"After dinner on the terrace, he lit a slender cigarillo to enjoy with his espresso."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for cigarillo

• Nearby Words

cig
cigar
cigarette
cigarillo
ciggie
ciggy
cilantro

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Spanish 'cigarillo' (originally spelled 'cigarrillo'), the diminutive of 'cigarro' ('cigar'). In Spanish, 'cigarrillo' refers to an ordinary paper-wrapped cigarette, whereas in English it specifically denotes a slender, tobacco-wrapped small cigar.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cigarillo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cigarillo
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