B1nounhealthmoney
US/təˈbæk.oʊ/
UK/təˈbæk.əʊ/
a plant whose dried leaves are smoked in cigarettes, cigars and pipes
In context
Smoking tobacco is a major cause of lung disease.
The farmers in this valley grow tobacco and corn.
The government plans to raise taxes on tobacco products.
Words that go with tobacco
noun + noun
- tobacco smokeChildren should not breathe in tobacco smoke.
- tobacco industryThe tobacco industry spends millions on advertising.
- tobacco companyA tobacco company lost the court case.
- tobacco productsTobacco products carry health warnings in many countries.
verb + noun
- grow tobaccoMany families here grow tobacco for a living.
- chew tobaccoSome old farmers still chew tobacco.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a tobaccoCorrect: tobacco