# maduro

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/maduro
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a type of cigar that is dark, strong, and usually made from a specific type of tobacco leaf.

For teachers: a variety of cigar characterized by a dark, oily wrapper and a strong, full-bodied flavor profile. Typically refers to cigars made from the Maduro leaf, which is known for its high sugar content and rich taste.

## Examples

- He prefers a Maduro cigar after dinner.
- The collector spent years searching for a rare Maduro cigar that had been aged in a humid room for over thirty years.
- While many smokers prefer the lighter Habano, the Maduro offers a more intense experience, with notes of dark chocolate and spice that develop as the cigar burns through the wrapper.

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