Tobacco states is a term used to describe the states that rely heavily on the production and cultivation of tobacco. The term is often used to refer to states in the southeastern region of the United States such as Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. However, there are other ways to refer to these states and their dependence on tobacco. Synonyms for tobacco states include tobacco-producing states, tobacco-growing states, cigarette states, tobacco-heavy states, and tobacco belt states. These terms are commonly used in various contexts to describe the importance of the tobacco industry in these regions, and their impact on the economy and culture of the southern United States.