smoke-free
Americanadjective
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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.
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free from smoke, especially smoke from cigarettes or wildfires.
All items have been stored in a clean, smoke-free home unless otherwise stated.
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not generating or producing smoke.
One such device is a smoke-free cigarette that has been test-marketed in several U.S. states.
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(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.
Etymology
Origin of smoke-free
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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The government said findings from the consultation will "help shape future regulations under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill", which it said will "create a smoke-free generation and protect young people from a lifetime of addiction".
From BBC
“The company balances earnings growth and investments to support its smoke-free ambitions.”
From Barron's
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
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
That the prison had been overcrowded at the time didn’t absolve it from its responsibility to provide the plaintiff, whose doctor had advised to avoid tobacco smoke, with a smoke-free environment.
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