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

That mystery is why studying Old Smoker and others of his generation is a crucial part of astronomy’s new aims.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2024

The first season of the live-action “One Piece” concluded with a brief post-credit tease of a mysterious character that fans of the manga and anime likely recognized as a Marine officer named Smoker.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023

LNP newspaper reported that Smoker apologized to Stoltzfoos’ family in court, saying he had “robbed the family of time and memories.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Smoker apologized in court to both Stoltzfoos's family and his own family before being sentenced.

From Fox News • Jul. 23, 2021

"I wish Old Smoker would wake up," says Billy.

From Palm Tree Island by Strang, Herbert