Pronunciation: /smoʊkər/

Definitions of smoker

noun a person who smokes tobacco or other substances

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a smoker.

A2 The smoker outside the office always takes a break at 10 am.

B1 As a smoker, I find it hard to quit despite knowing the health risks.

B2 The smoker's lounge at the airport is always crowded with people taking a smoke break.

C1 The smoker was advised by their doctor to quit in order to improve their lung health.

C2 The seasoned smoker knew all the best spots in town for a good cigar.

adjective relating to or characteristic of smoking or smokers

Example Sentences

A1 He is a smoker and he smokes a pack a day.

A2 My friend is a smoker but he is trying to quit.

B1 Being a smoker can have negative effects on your health.

B2 As a smoker, she is aware of the risks but finds it difficult to quit.

C1 The smoker's lounge at the airport is always crowded with people taking a break.

C2 Despite being a smoker for many years, she has managed to maintain good health through exercise and a balanced diet.

Examples of smoker in a Sentence

formal The surgeon general warns that smoking is harmful to your health, especially for a heavy smoker.

informal My neighbor is a chain smoker and always smells like cigarettes.

slang I can't stand being around that guy, he's such a smokehead.

figurative Being a smoker of negativity will only cloud your mind with pessimism.

Grammatical Forms of smoker

past tense

smoked

plural

smokers

comparative

more smoker

superlative

most smoker

present tense

smokes

future tense

will smoke

perfect tense

has smoked

continuous tense

is smoking

singular

smoker

positive degree

smoker

infinitive

to smoke

gerund

smoking

participle

smoking

Origin and Evolution of smoker

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Middle Dutch
Story behind the word: The word 'smoker' originated from the Middle Dutch word 'smoker' which meant a smoking chimney or a smoking room.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'smoker' evolved to refer to a person who smokes tobacco or other substances, as well as a device used for smoking such as a pipe or cigarette.