antismoking

American  

[an-tee-smoh-king, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈsmoʊ kɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

1. opposed to or promoting the discontinuance of the smoking of tobacco.

   an antismoking campaign launched by a health agency.

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Etymology

Origin of antismoking

1960–65; anti- + smoking ( see smoke (v.), -ing ¹ )

Example Sentences

“I would argue antismoking campaigns were too effective,” said Oviatt, who said he buys a pack every few months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

As popularity increased, their product range expanded from chewing gum to include the five other antismoking products approved by the Food and Drug Administration: lozenges, patches, inhalers and nasal sprays.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

With the release of a recent poll commissioned by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, antismoking groups are attempting to assuage worries that a ban will alienate voters.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2024

Their concerns led to an earlier antismoking effort, launched in 2011.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 9, 2022

She would also work antismoking into her platform.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray