Tobacco (Noun)
Meaning 1
Leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The smell of burning tobacco wafted through the air as he lit his pipe.
- Smoking tobacco has been linked to numerous serious health risks, including lung cancer.
- After rolling a cigarette with fine-cut tobacco, he lit it and took a long drag.
- Chewing tobacco has been used for centuries in some cultures, although it's not without controversy.
- The tobacco products sold at this store were clearly labeled with warning signs due to their hazardous content.
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Meaning 2
Aromatic annual or perennial herbs and shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dried leaves of the tobacco plant are commonly used for smoking and have a distinct, pungent aroma.
- Tobacco is a member of the nightshade family and is known for its fragrant, aromatic properties.
- Botanists often study the unique characteristics of the tobacco plant as a representative of aromatic annual or perennial herbs.
- In many tropical regions, tobacco plants are cultivated for their medicinal and fragrant properties.
- The flowers of the tobacco plant emit a sweet, aroma that attracts pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.