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UK/["/ˌsɪɡəˈret/"]/US/["/ˈsɪɡəret/"]/

Meaning of Cigarette

a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco, for smoking

In simple words: A small rolled piece of paper filled with tobacco that people smoke.

Cigarette in a sentence

  • He stepped outside for a quick cigarette after lunch.
  • Smoking a cigarette can be harmful to your health.
  • She offered him a cigarette when they met at the bar.
  • The smell of cigarette smoke filled the room.
  • Many people are trying to quit smoking cigarettes these days.

How to use Cigarette

Used in general contexts about smoking. Avoid in health discussions unless addressing smoking habits. Sensitive topic in anti-smoking conversations.

Grammar pattern

countable noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'cig-a-rett' — picture a rat smoking a tiny cigarette.

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Collocations with Cigarette

Synonyms for Cigarette

Opposites of Cigarette

Common mistakes with Cigarette

  • Confused with 'cigars' - cigars are larger and contain different types of tobacco.
  • Using it as a verb, like 'to cigarette' - this is incorrect.

Compare Cigarette with Smoke, Tobacco

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Frequently asked questions about Cigarette

What does Cigarette mean?

A small rolled piece of paper filled with tobacco that people smoke.

What is the definition of Cigarette?

a thin tube of paper filled with tobacco, for smoking

How do you use Cigarette in a sentence?

He stepped outside for a quick cigarette after lunch.

Can you give another example of Cigarette?

Smoking a cigarette can be harmful to your health.

What are synonyms for Cigarette?

Common alternatives include smoke, tobacco, stogie, cigarillo, roll-up.

What is the opposite of Cigarette?

Opposite meanings include quit, stop smoking.

What words go with Cigarette?

It commonly pairs with lighted, lit, unlit, pack, packet, carton, smoke, draw on, pull on, burn, glow, dangle, ash, smoke, butt.

What are common mistakes when using Cigarette?

Confused with 'cigars' - cigars are larger and contain different types of tobacco. Using it as a verb, like 'to cigarette' - this is incorrect.

How do you pronounce Cigarette?

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

When should I use Cigarette?

Used in general contexts about smoking. Avoid in health discussions unless addressing smoking habits. Sensitive topic in anti-smoking conversations.

What CEFR level is Cigarette?

"Cigarette" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.