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

For the ex-minister - a former smoker who saw his dad suffer from lung disease - the legislation was a public health necessity that has "undoubtedly" saved lives.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

One of the covered porches boasts an outdoor kitchen complete with a brick pizza oven, flat grill, and smoker.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

Braise it in the oven, smoke it on a Camp Chef Woodwind pellet smoker, or even throw it in a slow cooker, you’ll end up with a delicious dinner worthy of indulging in.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025

Over the years since the wedding, we’d fixed it up and put on an addition, taking down the smoker and installing a greenhouse.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline