Tobacconist

Pronunciation: /təˈbækənɪst/

Definitions of tobacconist

noun a person who sells tobacco and tobacco-related products

Example Sentences

A1 The tobacconist sells cigarettes and cigars.

A2 I went to the tobacconist to buy a pack of cigarettes.

B1 The tobacconist recommended a new brand of pipe tobacco to me.

B2 As a regular customer, the tobacconist gave me a discount on my purchase.

C1 The tobacconist's shop is known for its wide selection of premium cigars.

C2 The tobacconist is considered an expert in the art of blending different types of tobacco.

Examples of tobacconist in a Sentence

formal I purchased a pipe and some premium tobacco from the tobacconist down the street.

informal I always stop by the tobacconist on my way home to pick up some cigars.

slang I scored some top-notch smokes from the tobacconist around the corner.

figurative The tobacconist's shop was a treasure trove of aromatic delights.

Grammatical Forms of tobacconist

• past tense: tobacconisted
• plural: tobacconists
• comparative: more tobacconist
• superlative: most tobacconist
• present tense: tobacconists
• future tense: will tobacconist
• perfect tense: have tobacconisted
• continuous tense: is tobacconisting
• singular: tobacconist
• positive degree: tobacconist
• infinitive: to tobacconist
• gerund: tobacconisting
• participle: tobacconisting

Origin and Evolution of tobacconist

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'tobacconist' originated from the Spanish word 'tabaco' which was derived from the Taino word 'tabago' meaning tobacco.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a seller of tobacco and related products, the term 'tobacconist' has evolved to encompass a broader range of products and services related to smoking and tobacco use.