Shisha

Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːʃə/

Definitions of shisha

noun a type of tobacco mixed with molasses or honey and smoked in a hookah or water pipe

Example Sentences

A1 I tried shisha for the first time at a party.

A2 Many people enjoy smoking shisha in hookah lounges.

B1 The flavored tobacco used in shisha can create different tastes.

B2 Some countries have restrictions on where you can smoke shisha.

C1 The intricate design of the shisha pipe adds to the overall experience.

C2 Experts recommend using high-quality charcoal when preparing shisha for the best flavor.

Examples of shisha in a Sentence

formal The restaurant offers a variety of shisha flavors for customers to enjoy.

informal Let's go grab some shisha at the hookah lounge.

slang I'm craving some shisha, let's hit up the shisha bar.

figurative The smoke from the shisha danced in the air like a mystical fog.

Grammatical Forms of shisha

• plural: shishas
• comparative: more shisha
• superlative: most shisha
• present tense: smoke shisha
• future tense: will smoke shisha
• perfect tense: have smoked shisha
• continuous tense: is smoking shisha
• singular: shisha
• positive degree: shisha
• infinitive: to smoke shisha
• gerund: smoking shisha
• participle: smoked shisha

Origin and Evolution of shisha

First Known Use: 1600 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'shisha' originated in the Middle East, specifically in Persia (modern-day Iran) and India.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a glass water pipe used for smoking tobacco, the term 'shisha' has evolved to also refer to the flavored tobacco smoked in these pipes. It has become popular worldwide, especially in hookah lounges and cafes.