smoke-free

American  

[smohk-free] / ˈsmoʊkˈfri /

Also smoke free

adjective

1. being or relating to a place where smoking is not allowed.

   In 2000, the tiny town of Moose Lake became the first town in the state to pass a smoke-free restaurants law.

2. free from smoke, especially smoke from cigarettes or wildfires.

   All items have been stored in a clean, smoke-free home unless otherwise stated.

3. not generating or producing smoke.

   One such device is a smoke-free cigarette that has been test-marketed in several U.S. states.

4. (of a person) not in the habit of using cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials; nonsmoking.

   Our focus is promoting healthy eating, physical activity, smoke-free living, and emotional wellness.

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Etymology

Origin of smoke-free

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Even as Kerr smiled for photographers in the smoke-free pub in March 2006, a regular claimed the law would "ruin" Scotland's economy.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Chief Executive Jacek Olczak said 2025 marked the company’s fifth consecutive year of volume growth, with results boosted by continued growth across its smoke-free business and operating margin expansion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The greatest reduction in cardiovascular risk occurred within the first 10 years after quitting and continued to improve the longer a person remained smoke-free.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2025

The landmark treaty brought in a package of tobacco control measures, including picture warnings on cigarette packets, smoke-free laws and increased taxes.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

MSPs have given their consent to UK legislation which aims to create a "smoke-free generation".

From BBC • May 29, 2025