nonsmoking

[non-smoh-king] /nɒnˈsmoʊ kɪŋ/

adjective

having restrictions against the smoking of tobacco:

a nonsmoking section of an airplane.

not using cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials:

nonsmoking persons.

Also, non-smoking, no-smoking.

Origin of nonsmoking

1890-1895

1890-95; non- + smoking

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