Synonyms for

Tobacco

Verb / tʌˈbæˌkəʊ / Another word for tobacco — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a plant whose leaves are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for their nicotine content

Synonyms & similar words

tobaccoplant baccy cigarettes cigars smoking nicotine leaf herb weed snuff chew plug dip

Synonyms by register

Formal

nicotiana leaf

Informal

smokes weed cig butt

Literary

leaf herb

Antonyms

abstinence sobriety teetotalism cleanliness healthiness

Common collocations

  • chewing tobacco
  • pipe tobacco
  • smoking tobacco
  • raw tobacco
  • cured tobacco
  • tobacco smoke
  • tobacco industry
  • tobacco leaves

Word family

noun tobacco
adjective tobacco

Usage note

While 'tobacco' can refer to the plant, it most commonly refers to the processed leaves used for smoking or chewing. It is often associated with negative health consequences.

Example sentences

  1. I don't like the smell of tobacco.
  2. My dad chews tobacco.
  3. Tobacco is bad for your health.
  4. The tobacco industry is a big business.
  5. I saw someone smoking tobacco on the street corner.

Quotes

  • Tobacco is a dirty weed. I like it. It satisfies no normal need. I like it. - A. Conan Doyle
  • I have made it a rule never to smoke more that one cigar at a time. - Mark Twain
  • My dad used to say that smoking cigarettes is like inhaling a burning trashcan. - Adrien Brody

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