smoker

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

Definition of smoker

1 : one that smokes
2 : a railroad car or compartment in which smoking is allowed
3 : an informal social gathering for men

Examples of smoker in a Sentence

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Sam is a lifelong smoker hacking his way through tennis matches. Darren Franich, EW.com, "GLOW's Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin are one of the best TV duos of the decade — here's why," 19 July 2019 And what’s the deal with all of these trendy smokers? Sarah Kuta, The Know, "5 Colorado spots to take BBQ classes so you can become a pitmaster," 6 June 2019 At Dreamland, all meats are pit-cooked; there is no smoker. Eric Velasco, al.com, "Meet the crew who makes Birmingham’s barbecue," 3 June 2019 Fill them with the tiny wood smoker pellets that look like rabbit feed to add a lengthy, thick smoke boost whenever it is needed. Chuck Blount, ExpressNews.com, "The 6 best new grilling gadgets to buy now," 5 Aug. 2019 Co-founder James Monsees testified that Juul developed its blockbuster vaping device and flavor pods for adult smokers who want to stop. CBS News, "Vaping suspected of severely injuring lungs of 8 Wisconsin teens, doctors say," 26 July 2019 Co-founder James Monsees testified that Juul developed its blockbuster vaping device and flavor pods for adult smokers who want to stop. Time, "Juul Exec Says E-Cigarettes Never Intended for Teens," 26 July 2019 Juul executives have repeatedly denied targeting young people and say their products are designed for adult smokers who want a safer alternative to combustible cigarettes. Sheila Kaplan, New York Times, "Juul Targeted Schools, Camps and Youth Programs, House Panel Claims," 25 July 2019 That's a $365 annual tax increase for pack-a-day smokers. Dan Mccaleb, Daily Southtown, "McCaleb: Lawmakers 'hard work' pays off for them, not taxpayers," 7 June 2019

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First Known Use of smoker

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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smoker

noun

English Language Learners Definition of smoker

: a person who smokes cigarettes, cigars, etc.
: a piece of equipment used for smoking foods

smoker

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

Medical Definition of smoker

: a person who smokes habitually

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