A cigarette is a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in thin paper, designed for smoking. Derived from the French word "cigarette" (meaning small cigar), these tobacco products deliver nicotine - one of the world's most addictive substances - within seconds of inhalation.

Major types include:

• Regular cigarettes (Marlboro, Winston)
• Menthol cigarettes with cooling additives
• Capsule cigarettes with flavor bursts