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Definition of tobacconist

tobacconist

/təˈbæk.ə.nɪst/
to · bac · co · nist
Plural:tobacconists
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tobacconist Lexical Profile

tobacconist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A retail merchant or shopkeeper who sells tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and related smoking supplies.

Example

"The local tobacconist helped him select a cedar humidor and a box of imported cigars."

2

British A retail shop or establishment that specializes in selling tobacco products and smoking accessories.

Example

"She stopped by the tobacconist on the high street to pick up a pack of pipe cleaners."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

toasty
tobacco
tobaccoless
tobacconist
toboggan
tobol
toby

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from 'tobacco' and the agent suffix '-ist', modeled with an intrusive 'n' after words such as 'platonist'. Originally, the term referred to a habitual smoker of tobacco before shifting in the 17th century to denote a merchant who sells it.

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