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smoking

[ˈsməʊkɪŋ]

smoking Definition

  • 1the action or habit of inhaling and exhaling smoke from tobacco or a drug
  • 2the 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

Phrases with smoking

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.'