passive smoking

noun

Definition of passive smoking

: the involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke (as from another's cigarette) especially by a nonsmoker

First Known Use of passive smoking

1971, in the meaning defined above

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passive smoking

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English Language Learners Definition of passive smoking

: the breathing in of cigarette smoke from people who are smoking nearby

passive smoking

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Medical Definition of passive smoking

: the involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke (as from another's cigarette) especially by a nonsmoker

Other Words from passive smoking

passive smoker noun