nonsmoking

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //nɒnˈsmoʊkɪŋ//

KK: /nɑnˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition

Referring to areas or people that do not allow or engage in smoking tobacco.

Example

The restaurant has a nonsmoking section for guests who prefer to avoid smoke.

Conversation

Hey, did you see the new restaurant that opened downtown?

Yeah, I heard they have a great nonsmoking section.

That's perfect for us since we don't smoke.

Exactly! We should check it out this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

clean

pure

fresh

Antonyms

smoking

polluted

tainted

Root Explanation

Nonsmoking → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "smoking" (from the verb "smoke", which comes from Old English "smocian", meaning to emit smoke). The word "nonsmoking" refers to the state of not engaging in the act of smoking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'smoking' as the act of emitting smoke — so nonsmoking means not engaging in smoking.

Visually Confused Words

unsmoking

noncoking