tobacco

/təˈbækoʊ/
noun
  1. A plant whose leaves are dried and used for smoking, chewing, or snuff.
    • Farmers in this region have grown tobacco for generations.
    • The leaves of the tobacco plant are harvested and cured.
    • Tobacco is a major cash crop in several countries.
  2. The prepared leaves of the tobacco plant, used in cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other products.
    • The smell of tobacco filled the old library.
    • He bought a pouch of pipe tobacco at the shop.
    • Many countries have strict laws about selling tobacco to minors.
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