smoker

noun

smok·​er ˈsmō-kər 

plural smokers

1

: someone or something that smokes: such as

a

: a person who smokes (see smoke entry 2 sense intransitive 4)

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

Meta’s child-safety reckoning has drawn plenty of comparisons to Big Tobacco, but cigarettes were never designed to learn what each smoker wanted next. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

The states claim that Meta’s infinite scroll, autoplay, notifications, likes and recommendation systems are designed to keep young people engaged, similar to the way ingredients in tobacco can hook smokers. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Store clean grills and smokers in a secure area that keeps bears out. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2026

Pre-order bundles also include exclusive launch bonuses, including a custom smoker cover and a pair of heat-resistant gloves. — New Atlas, 14 Aug. 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