smoker

noun

smok·​er ˈsmō-kər How to pronounce smoker (audio)
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

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Most of Spanberger’s affordability plans force average citizens to subsidize other groups, such as climate companies and smokers, through their regular purchases. Judge Glock, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026 Key Takeaways Vitamin C can help prevent colds in specific populations, including smokers, athletes, and people living in cold climates. Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026 Like many cannabis smokers, Jared Panks used marijuana as medicine. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026 Optional accessories such as a gas burner, pizza peel (paddle), and wood smoker chips are sold separately, which can easily add another £200 (US$270) to the total cost. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smoker

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of smoker was in 1599

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“Smoker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoker. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

smoker

noun
smok·​er ˈsmō-kər How to pronounce smoker (audio)
: a person who smokes habitually

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