cigar

[ si-gahr ]

noun

1. a more or less cylindrical roll of tobacco cured for smoking, of any of various lengths, thicknesses, degrees of straightness, etc., usually wrapped in a tobacco leaf.

cigar

/ sɪˈɡɑː /

noun

1. a cylindrical roll of cured tobacco leaves, for smoking

Other Words From

• ci·garless adjective
• ci·garlike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cigar¹

First recorded in 1625–35, cigar is from the Spanish word cigarro

Word History and Origins

Origin of cigar¹

C18: from Spanish cigarro, perhaps from Mayan sicar to smoke

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. no cigar, Informal. not being a winning or successful effort, as if not good enough to earn a cigar as a prize:

   He made a good try at fielding the ball, but no cigar.

Example Sentences

They also accuse him of accepting pricey gifts - including cigars and pink champagne - in exchange for advancing the personal interests of a millionaire Hollywood producer.

From BBC

The cliches – classic cars, cigars and mojitos – still appeal to many, while others prefer to travel the island absorbing its history, culture and music.

From BBC

Not so long ago he might have been seen smoking a cigar as well.

From BBC

As many as 3,000 men at a time lived here, and for men in pain of one kind or another, worldly distractions beckoned — not just cigars and magazines, but fleshly delights.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s the one with the Oxford accent and amusing tales who hands around the port and cigars while he plots the hero’s demise.

From Los Angeles Times