smoker

noun

smok·​er ˈsmō-kər How to pronounce smoker (audio)
plural smokers
1
: someone or something that smokes: such as
a
: a person who smokes cigarettes
a heavy smoker
b
: an apparatus with an enclosed chamber that is used for smoking food (as for curing or imparting flavor)
2
: a railroad car or compartment in which smoking is allowed
3
: an informal social gathering for men

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After all, Scott rolled a 150-foot joint with different strains of legal hemp in 2021 to celebrate the unofficial pot smokers holiday of April 20 and to advocate for marijuana legalization. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025 But many who consume these pouches are not smokers and a growing number are not adults. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 That makes pellet grills an excellent choice for first-time smokers or for those who don’t want to spend a whole day managing a live fire. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2025 Most regular smokers begin in their teenage years, with nearly 90% of them picking up the habit before turning 18, according to the Ministry of Health. Lisa Klaassen, CNN Money, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for smoker

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of smoker was in 1599

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“Smoker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoker. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

smoker

noun
smok·​er ˈsmō-kər How to pronounce smoker (audio)
: a person who smokes habitually

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