smoker

American  

[smoh-ker] / ˈsmoʊ kər /

noun

1. a person or thing that smokes.

2. Railroads.

   1. Also called smoking car.  a passenger car for those who wish to smoke.

   2. a compartment for those who wish to smoke.

3. an informal gathering, especially of men, for entertainment, discussion, or the like.

4. an enclosed metal box or similar device for smoking meats, poultry, or fish.

5. smoking stand.

6. British. smoking-concert.

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smoker British  

/ ˈsməʊkə /

noun

1. a person who habitually smokes tobacco

2. Also called: smoking compartment.  a compartment of a train where smoking is permitted

3. an informal social gathering, as at a club

4. a vent on the ocean floor from which hot water and minerals erupt

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Other Word Forms

• antismoker noun

Etymology

Origin of smoker

First recorded in 1590–1600; smoke + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It has also been shown to inhibit colon cancer growth and survival, and some evidence even suggests a protective effect against lung cancer in smokers.

From Science Daily

The WHO's current advice states that vaping has "not been proven effective" at the population level in helping smokers quit cigarettes.

From BBC

I give these parties every year, and there are always a handful of smokers, bundled up in their coats, huddling against the wind.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s perfect for slow smoking on my Camp Chef pellet smoker before searing over a ripping fire to crisp up the skin and add that impeccable charred flavor to take things over the top.

From Salon

Stoppard would remain a habitual smoker, describing it as "the dumb side of me".

From Barron's