5 letter words ending in GAR

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A cylinder of tobacco rolled in a tobacco leaf for smoking.

Pronunciations

• US: /sɪˈɡɑr/
• UK: /sɪˈɡɑːr/

Origin and Usage

The word "cigar" originated from the Spanish word "cigarro" and was first used in English in the early 18th century. Cigars are often associated with luxury and are commonly used for celebratory occasions or as a symbol of status. They are typically made from high-quality tobacco and are often hand-rolled.

Synonyms

• Stogie
• Smoke
• Cigarette

Related Words

• Smile
• Drink
• Plant

Example Sentences

• He savored the taste of the cigar as he sat back in his leather chair.
• The smell of cigar smoke lingered in the air long after the party had ended.
• She gifted him a box of Cuban cigars for his birthday.

Parts of Speech

Sugar is a noun and can also be used as a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, sugar refers to a sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink. As a verb, sugar means to add sugar to.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈʃʊɡər/

UK: /ˈʃʊɡə/

Origin and Usage

The word sugar comes from the Sanskrit word sharkara, which means "grit" or "gravel." It was originally used to refer to any grainy substance, but eventually came to refer specifically to the sweet substance we know today. Sugar has been used as a sweetener for thousands of years, but it wasn until the 18th century that it became widely available and affordable in Europe.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for sugar include sweetener, sucrose, glucose, fructose, and honey.

Related Words

Some related five letter words include syrup, honey, moler, and candy.

Example Sentences

• She added a spoonful of sugar to her coffee.
• The recipe calls for two cups of sugar.
• He likes to sugar his cereal in the morning.