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UK/["/təˈbækəʊ/"]/US/["/təˈbækəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Tobacco

the dried leaves of the tobacco plant that are used for making cigarettes, smoking in a pipe, etc.

In simple words: A plant whose leaves can be smoked or chewed.

Tobacco in a sentence

  • tobacco smoke
  • The government imposed a ban on tobacco advertising *(= the advertising of cigarettes and all other forms of ).
  • Several different tobaccos are grown on the land.

How to use Tobacco

Used in discussions about health, addiction, and legality. More common in formal contexts when discussing health issues. Avoid using in casual conversation where it may not be relevant.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Tobacco sounds like 'to back a car'. Imagine needing to back your car out of a smoky parking lot.

Related words

Collocations with Tobacco

Synonyms for Tobacco

Opposites of Tobacco

  • non-tobacco
  • herbal
  • non-smoked

Common mistakes with Tobacco

  • Confused with 'tabacco', the incorrect spelling.
  • Misused in plural form; 'tobaccos' is not commonly accepted.
  • Omitted context; learners may forget to specify usage like 'smoking tobacco'.

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Frequently asked questions about Tobacco

What does Tobacco mean?

A plant whose leaves can be smoked or chewed.

What is the definition of Tobacco?

the dried leaves of the tobacco plant that are used for making cigarettes, smoking in a pipe, etc.

How do you use Tobacco in a sentence?

tobacco smoke

Can you give another example of Tobacco?

The government imposed a ban on tobacco advertising *(= the advertising of cigarettes and all other forms of ).

What are synonyms for Tobacco?

Common alternatives include cigarettes, cigars, nicotine, smoking material.

What is the opposite of Tobacco?

Opposite meanings include non-tobacco, herbal, non-smoked.

What words go with Tobacco?

It commonly pairs with strong, stale, pipe, chew, smoke, use, addiction, consumption, use.

What are common mistakes when using Tobacco?

Confused with 'tabacco', the incorrect spelling. Misused in plural form; 'tobaccos' is not commonly accepted. Omitted context; learners may forget to specify usage like 'smoking tobacco'.

How do you pronounce Tobacco?

US: /["/təˈbækəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/təˈbækəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tobacco?

Used in discussions about health, addiction, and legality. More common in formal contexts when discussing health issues. Avoid using in casual conversation where it may not be relevant.

What CEFR level is Tobacco?

"Tobacco" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.