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tobacco
[ tuh-bak-oh ]
noun
- any of several plants belonging to the genus Nicotiana, of the nightshade family, especially one of those species, as N. tabacum, whose leaves are prepared for smoking or chewing or as snuff.
- the prepared leaves, as used in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.
- any product or products made from such leaves.
- any of various similar plants of other genera.
tobacco
/ təˈbækəʊ /
noun
- any of numerous solanaceous plants of the genus Nicotiana, having mildly narcotic properties, tapering hairy leaves, and tubular or funnel-shaped fragrant flowers. The species N. tabacum is cultivated as the chief source of commercial tobacco
- the leaves of certain of these plants dried and prepared for snuff, chewing, or smoking
Derived Forms
- toˈbaccoless, adjective
Other Words From
- to·bacco·less adjective
- anti·to·bacco adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tobacco1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tobacco1
Example Sentences
Some ESG funds exclude oil companies or tobacco and weapons manufacturers.
Volkow’s study adds to a growing body of scientific and anecdotal evidence that GLP-1 medications can reduce cravings among people with substance use disorders, including alcohol, tobacco, opioids, cannabis and stimulants.
Mr Rowlands assumed they were burgling a tobacco shop and the numbers referred to cigarettes.
Meanwhile, the boss of parenting site Mumsnet said the government was treating baby milk like tobacco, with the restrictions on advertising.
The state of California added its own twist that year, banning most flavored tobacco products.
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