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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If Illinois smokers needed a reason to quit the evils of tobacco, the legislature’s hike in the state’s tax on cigarettes has been handed to them. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025 Marijuana smokers had lower NO levels in the endothelial cells compared to non-users, suggesting that regular marijuana use could impair endothelial function and blood vessel health. Paul McClure 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025 On average, the smokers had the habit for 10 years, while those consuming edibles had been doing so for five years, the release noted. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2025 Researchers observed that marijuana smokers showed a 42 percent reduction in vascular function, while THC-edible users experienced a 56 percent reduction compared to those who did not use marijuana. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 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 22 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

smoker

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

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