: any of a genus (Nicotiana) of chiefly American plants of the nightshade family with viscid foliage and tubular flowers
especially: a tall erect annual tropical American herb (N. tabacum) cultivated for its leaves
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: the leaves of cultivated tobacco prepared for use in smoking or chewing or as snuff
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: manufactured products of tobacco (such as cigars or cigarettes)
also: smoking as a practice
has sworn off tobacco
4
: a moderate brown
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Examples of tobacco in a Sentence
a farm that grows tobacco
a state tax on tobacco
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Earthy tones of oxblood and tobacco as well as cascades of metal studs marked the range, which included new silhouettes like Marty, a boot inspired by the bestselling Uma squared-toed mary jane flats, and the Rhea pointed knee-high style.—Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025 The chemical is found in crude oil, gasoline and tobacco smoke and is also used in industrial manufacturing.—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 The whiskey is rich and slightly smoky on the nose, showcasing tobacco, leather, and roasted nut aromas.—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 In the 1950s, dozens of individual plaintiffs sued tobacco manufacturers for damages, saying using those companies’ products caused the plaintiffs to have medical issues like lung damage and emphysema.—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tobacco
Word History
Etymology
Spanish tabaco, probably from Taino, roll of tobacco leaves
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