Smoking

/ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The practice or habit of inhaling smoke from tobacco or other substances.

Her smoking has led her to consider quitting for health reasons.

The emission of smoke, particularly as a sign of fire or combustion.

The smoking from the chimney indicated that dinner was being cooked.

verb

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco or other substances.

He has been smoking since he was a teenager.

The act of producing smoke, often as a result of combustion.

The campfire was smoking, filling the air with a pleasant aroma.

adjective

Referring to the action or habit of smoking, often used in contexts related to tobacco or similar substances.

The smoking section in the restaurant was isolated from the rest of the diners.

Having smoke as a characteristic; often used in culinary contexts to describe food that has been infused with smoke flavor.

She served a delicious dish with smoking salmon and cream sauce.

Middle English smokyng, from smoke.

smoking gun

A piece of evidence that decisively proves a point.

smoking hot

Extremely attractive or appealing.

smoking section

Designated area for smokers in a public space.

smoke

The visible vapor and gases emitted when a substance is burned.

smoker

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances.

vapor

A gaseous state of a substance that is liquid or solid at room temperature.

Puffing a cigarette or other tobacco product.

He was out back, taking a smoke break.

Smoking marijuana or cannabis.

They were just chilling and smoking some weed.