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cigarettes

Pronunciation: [ˌsɪɡəˈrɛts]

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Learn how to use cigarettes in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “smoking”

(noun) cigarettes are thin tubes made of paper that are filled with tobacco. People light them on one end and smoke the other end. Smoking cigarettes is often done to relax or enjoy the taste.

Example

My grandfather used to smoke cigarettes when he was younger.

Example

She decided to quit smoking cigarettes because they are harmful to her health.

Example

Do you think smoking cigarettes is a good idea?

Context: “addiction”

(noun) cigarettes can also refer to the addictive habit of smoking them. Many people find it very hard to stop smoking once they start because their bodies get used to the nicotine in the tobacco.

Example

He has been trying to reduce his cigarette intake to improve his health.

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After years of trying, she still struggles with her addiction to cigarettes.

Example

What are some steps people can take to quit cigarettes?

How to pronounce cigarettes

Pronunciation: [ˌsɪɡəˈrɛts]

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