Smoking: meaning, definitions and examples

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smoking

[ ˈsmoʊkɪŋ ]

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health

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug.

Synonyms

cigarette smoking, tobacco use

Examples of usage

Smoking is a major risk factor for lung cancer.
He decided to quit smoking for the sake of his health.

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social

The practice of smoking tobacco in a pipe, cigar, or cigarette.

Synonyms

cigar smoking, tobacco consumption

Examples of usage

Smoking was once a common social activity at gatherings.
She enjoyed the ritual of smoking a pipe after dinner.

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action

To inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or a drug.

Synonyms

inhale, puff

Examples of usage

He was smoking a cigarette while waiting for the bus.
She smoked a cigar to celebrate the occasion.

Translations

Translations of the word "smoking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fumar

🇮🇳 धूम्रपान

🇩🇪 Rauchen

🇮🇩 merokok

🇺🇦 куріння

🇵🇱 palenie

🇯🇵 喫煙 (きつえん)

🇫🇷 fumer

🇪🇸 fumar

🇹🇷 sigara içmek

🇰🇷 흡연

🇸🇦 تدخين

🇨🇿 kouření

🇸🇰 fajčenie

🇨🇳 吸烟

🇸🇮 kajenje

🇮🇸 reykingar

🇰🇿 шылым шегу

🇬🇪 მოწევა

🇦🇿 siqaret çəkmək

🇲🇽 fumar

Word origin

The practice of smoking tobacco dates back to ancient times when indigenous peoples in the Americas smoked tobacco for ceremonial and medicinal purposes. The introduction of tobacco to Europe in the 16th century led to the widespread popularity of smoking, especially in the form of cigarettes. However, the health risks associated with smoking, particularly lung cancer and heart disease, have been well-documented, leading to increased efforts to reduce smoking rates and promote tobacco control policies.

See also: smog, smoke, smoked, smokescreen, smoky.