Synonyms for

Cigarettes

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

Definition

Cigarettes are a small, thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco that people smoke.

Synonyms & similar words

butt cigaret fag coffinnail cigarette smokes cigs cigars puff drag fags butts stogies roll-ups joints reefers blunts spliffs doobies roaches crutches

Synonyms by register

Formal

tobacco sticks nicotine delivery devices

Informal

smokes fags cancer sticks butts

Literary

vipers coils of smoke

Antonyms

abstinence sobriety health wellness cleanliness purity

Common collocations

  • light a cigarette
  • smoke a cigarette
  • quit smoking cigarettes
  • buy cigarettes
  • pack of cigarettes
  • cigarette butt
  • cigarette smoke

Word family

noun cigarette

Usage note

The word 'cigarettes' is a common noun. While 'fags' is a common informal term in British English, it is highly offensive in American English due to its association with a derogatory slur.

Example sentences

  1. My mom doesn't like to be around people who smoke cigarettes.
  2. I saw a man smoking a cigarette on the street corner.
  3. Cigarettes are bad for your health and can cause cancer.
  4. I don't like the smell of cigarettes.
  5. He quit smoking cigarettes because he wanted to be healthier.

Quotes

  • "I'm glad I don't smoke cigarettes anymore. I remember how hard it was to quit." - Ellen DeGeneres
  • "Smoking cigarettes is like paying to have your life cut shorter." - Unknown
  • "Smoking cigarettes is like pouring gasoline on a fire." - Unknown

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