Synonyms for

Cigarette

Verb / ˌsɪgɜ:ˈet / Another word for cigarette — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a narrow cylinder containing tobacco that is smoked

Synonyms & similar words

butt fag coffinnail cigaret smoke ciggy stogie cigarillo cig butt fag pipe hookah shisha vape e-cigarette vaporizer snuff dip chew plug quid

Synonyms by register

Formal

tobacco stick nicotine delivery device

Informal

cig cancer stick smokes

Literary

roll weed

Antonyms

abstinence sobriety health wellness cleanliness

Common collocations

  • light a cigarette
  • smoke a cigarette
  • butt out a cigarette
  • chain-smoke cigarettes
  • hand-rolled cigarette
  • filter cigarette
  • menthol cigarette

Word family

noun cigarette
verb cigar

Usage note

While 'cigarette' is the standard term, informal synonyms like 'cig' are common in casual conversation. Be aware that 'cancer stick' carries a strong negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. I don't like the smell of cigarette smoke.
  2. My grandpa quit smoking cigarettes.
  3. She took a long drag from her cigarette.
  4. He flicked his cigarette butt onto the ground.
  5. Cigarettes are bad for your health.

Quotes

  • Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know because I've done it thousands of times. - Mark Twain
  • I can't stand to think that my life is going so fast and I'm not really living it. I'm in the third act. My grandfather died at 33. My father died at 63. I'm 48. - Kate Spade
  • I'm a slow walker, but I never walk back. - Abraham Lincoln

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