Definition

A person who regularly smokes tobacco or a device used for smoking food or other substances.

Example

The restaurant has a special area for smokers to enjoy their cigarettes.

Conversation

I saw that new cafe has a special area for smokers.

Really? That's interesting; not many places do that anymore.

Yeah, I guess they want to attract more customers who are smokers.

True, but I wonder how that affects the non-smokers around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Smoker → It is formed from "smoke" (from Old English *smocian*, meaning to emit smoke) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A smoker is a person who emits smoke, typically from tobacco or other substances.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'emits smoke' — that's what a smoker does, as they are a person who smokes.

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