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

After talking with them, the man readily discarded his medications and was relieved to see White, an avid smoker, roll a cigarette because the man didn’t want to kick the habit. — Noelle Crombie, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2026

One chatbot might accurately note that most smokers never develop lung cancer, reassuring the smoker and reinforcing the habit. — Jessica Fishman, STAT, 10 Nov. 2026

D’Angelo, for example, described a system that notices a former smoker turning 50, confirms insurance has approved lung cancer screening, and offers nearby appointments, all without having a human pour through the records in the first place. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Compared to people who have never smoked, current smokers have a 23% greater risk of AFib. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 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