smoking

[ˈsməʊkɪŋ]

smoking Definition

• 1. the action or habit of inhaling and exhaling smoke from tobacco or a drug
• 2. the process of preserving or preparing food by exposing it to smoke

Using smoking: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "smoking" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Smoking is harmful to your health.

• Example

  He quit smoking last year.

• Example

  She was caught smoking in the bathroom.

• Example

  The restaurant specializes in smoking meats.

smoking Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for smoking

• tobacco
• nicotine
• smoke
• cigarette
• fumes

Phrases with smoking

• smoking gun

  a piece of evidence that clearly proves someone's guilt

  Example

  The police found the smoking gun in his car, linking him to the crime.

• smoking jacket

  a type of jacket traditionally worn by men while smoking cigars or pipes

  Example

  He put on his smoking jacket and poured himself a glass of whiskey.

• smoking room

  a room designated for smoking, often found in public buildings or hotels

  Example

  The hotel had a smoking room on the top floor for guests who wanted to smoke.

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Summary: smoking in Brief

The term 'smoking' [ˈsməʊkɪŋ] refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling smoke from tobacco or drugs, which is harmful to health. It can also refer to the process of preserving or preparing food by exposing it to smoke. Phrases like 'smoking gun,' 'smoking jacket,' and 'smoking room' are used in different contexts. 'Smoking' has formal alternatives like 'smoking habit' and 'tobacco use,' and informal alternatives like 'puffing' and 'lighting up.'