Smoking: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฌ
smoking
[ หsmoสkษชล ]
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.
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "smoking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น fumar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฎเฅเคฐเคชเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Rauchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merokok
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ palenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซ็ (ใใคใใ)
๐ซ๐ท fumer
๐ช๐ธ fumar
๐น๐ท sigara iรงmek
๐ฐ๐ท ํก์ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฏุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ kouลenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ fajฤenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅธ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kajenje
๐ฎ๐ธ reykingar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปัะผ ัะตะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ siqaret รงษkmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ fumar
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,549, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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