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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The wood pellet smoker and grill can get as low at 165 degrees Fahrenheit, good for smoking, and as high as 500 degrees Fahrenheit, good for searing. Andrew Watman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Data suggests many smokers would migrate to products that carry less harm, such as e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches, or kick the habit altogether, said Dorothy Hatsukami, a professor at the University of Minnesota who researches tobacco policy. Tina Reed, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 It's recommended for current smokers or people who have quit within the past 15 years. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024 The patient, a longtime smoker, had been admitted to the hospital with worsening emphysema and debilitating leg pain, owing to a narrowing of the arteries in his thighs. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

smoker

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

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