cigarette

/sɪˈgərɪt/ Sih-GAIR-it

Definitions

1. noun

a small, cylindrical object for smoking, typically containing tobacco

“She lit a cigarette and took a long drag.”

2. noun

a type of small, portable case for carrying cigarettes

“He pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his cigarette case.”

3. verb

to smoke a cigarette

“She was caught cigarette-ing in the office.”

4. verb

to smoke or use something, especially a cigarette, in a casual or secretive way

“He was cigarette-ing on the sly during the meeting.”

Synonyms

  • cigar
  • smoke

Antonyms

  • fresh-air
  • non-smoker