tobacco
UK: təˈbæk.əʊ | US: təˈbæk.oʊ
n. 1. A plant of the nightshade family, cultivated for its leaves, which are dried and processed for smoking, chewing, or snuff.
n. 2. The dried leaves of this plant, used in various forms for consumption.
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The word "tobacco" entered English in the mid-16th century from Spanish tabaco, which likely derived from the Taíno (Arawakan) word tabako, referring to the rolled leaves used for smoking or the pipe itself. The term was popularized after European contact with the Americas, where the plant was first cultivated. Its spelling evolved from tabaco to "tobacco" in English, reflecting phonetic adaptation.
The farmers harvested the tobacco leaves and hung them to dry.
Smoking tobacco can lead to serious health problems.
He quit using tobacco after learning about its risks.
The shop sells various tobacco products, including cigars and pipe tobacco.
Colonial economies often relied heavily on tobacco exports.