smoker

noun

smok·​er ˈsmō-kər 

plural smokers

1

: someone or something that smokes: such as

a

: a person who smokes cigarettes

a heavy smoker

b

: an apparatus with an enclosed chamber that is used for smoking food (as for curing or imparting flavor)

2

: a railroad car or compartment in which smoking is allowed

3

: an informal social gathering for men

Examples of smoker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Daily cigarette smokers were characterized as those who smoked on all 30 days of the past month. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Approximately two-thirds of lung cancer cases among never-smokers occur in women. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 31 July 2026

However, Boise’s overall health score was balanced by low levels of smokers, outstanding sleep schedules and a low crime rate, according to Lupo. — Hali Smith july 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

In court Friday, Perez acknowledged being a marijuana smoker but denied being a drug addict. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing smoker

• anti-smoker
• black smoker
• smoker's cough

Rhymes for smoker

• broker
• choker
• coker
• croaker
• joker
• ochre
• poker
• mediocre
• pawnbroker
• stockbroker

Medical Definition

smoker

noun

smok·​er ˈsmō-kər 

: a person who smokes habitually