nonsmoker

American  

[non-smoh-ker] / nɒnˈsmoʊ kər /

noun

1. a person who does not smoke.

2. a railroad car, room, or area reserved for those who do not smoke.

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nonsmoker British  

/ nɒnˈsməʊkə /

noun

1. a person who does not smoke

2. a train compartment in which smoking is forbidden

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Other Word Forms

• nonsmoking adjective

Etymology

Origin of nonsmoker

First recorded in 1840–50; non- + smoker

Example Sentences

Ask potential insurers about discounts for security systems, smoke detectors, energy rating, smart-home technology, paperless billing — or even being a nonsmoker.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Ed McKinney was a nonsmoker and avid runner when he went to the doctor last October, after experiencing calf pain for more than two months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025

A vehement nonsmoker, he kept in his office a cigarette box adorned with a skull and crossbones, to demonstrate their danger.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

Ellsworth, a nonsmoker who also contributed to LeDoux’s campaign, also said employees have not made a fuss about it.

From Washington Times • Mar. 11, 2018

I also told him that my father had confirmed that any au pair that was placed by them must be a nonsmoker or be willing to stop smoking.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg