tobacco
Translation
tobacco
Examples
Tobacco is grown in many countries.
Tobacco is grown in many countries.
He quit smoking tobacco last year.
He quit smoking tobacco last year.
Grammar Patterns
((tobacco)) a plant with leaves that are used for smoking or chewing Smoking tobacco is bad for your health.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nicotine
Etymology
From Spanish 'tabaco', possibly from an Arawakan language of the Caribbean.
Memory Tips
Think of the plant with large leaves that is dried and used in cigarettes. The word is similar in many languages.