noun B1 Intermediate Uncommon

smoker

SMOHK

Smoker (noun) means a person who regularly smokes tobacco. Example: “He's been a heavy smoker since his twenties.”

noun

A person who regularly smokes tobacco.

"He's been a heavy smoker since his twenties."

A device or apparatus used to smoke food, or to calm bees during beekeeping.

"The beekeeper used a smoker to calm the hive."

How to use smoker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who smokes tobacco habitually, or a device used for smoking food or calming bees.

Common pairings

heavy smoker chain smoker a bee smoker

Word forms

smokers plural, Smokers plural

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Etymology

From smoke plus the agent-forming suffix -er.

Synonyms

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stag party smoking car tobacco user smoking carriage smoking compartment

Antonyms

non-smoker

Rhymes for smoker

poker joker coker hooker broker choker looker stoker booker rooker snooker pawnbroker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “smoker” mean?

The word “smoker” means a person who regularly smokes tobacco. In plain terms, someone who smokes tobacco habitually, or a device used for smoking food or calming bees.

How do you pronounce “smoker”?

“Smoker” is pronounced SMOHK (/ˈsmoʊkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “smoker” in a sentence?

Here is “smoker” used in a sentence: “He's been a heavy smoker since his twenties.”

What is the opposite of “smoker”?

The opposite of “smoker” — its antonyms — is non-smoker.

What part of speech is “smoker”?

“Smoker” is a noun.

Is “smoker” a common word?

“Smoker” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “smoker” have?

“Smoker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who regularly smokes tobacco.