secondhand smoke
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of secondhand smoke
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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They should avoid secondhand smoke and have their homes tested for radon gas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Behavioral contagion” is why secondhand smoke is truly dangerous, as Frank points out.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
Meanwhile Australia’s bans in areas like beaches and parks aren't necessarily about secondhand smoke "because there’s plenty of fresh air around".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
But those areas are not contiguous, and the practical effect is that secondhand smoke is present in varying degrees throughout the casino floor.
From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2024
Research on the effects of secondhand smoke was relatively new.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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