smoker
SMOHK
Smoker (noun) means a person who regularly smokes tobacco. Example: “He's been a heavy smoker since his twenties.”
noun
1
A person who regularly smokes tobacco.
"He's been a heavy smoker since his twenties."
2
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- smokers
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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
nonsmoker
non-smoker
Rhymes for smoker
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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.
