Synonyms for

Smoking

Verb / ˈsməʊkɪŋ / Another word for smoking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Smoking refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of burning tobacco in cigarettes, pipes, or cigars.

Synonyms & similar words

smoke fume vaping puffing

Synonyms by register

Formal

tobacco use nicotine consumption habitual smoking

Informal

puffing lighting up chain-smoking

Literary

haze wisp reek

Antonyms

abstaining non-smoking sober clean healthy teetotal

Common collocations

  • smoking gun
  • smoking cessation
  • smoking ban
  • smoking jacket
  • smoking room
  • smoking hot
  • smoking weed

Word family

noun smoking
verb smoke
adjective smoking
adverb smokingly

Usage note

The term 'smoking' primarily refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material, most commonly tobacco. It can also refer to the emission of smoke from a fire or object.

Example sentences

  1. Smoking is harmful to your health.
  2. My grandfather has been smoking for 50 years.
  3. I don't like the smell of smoking.
  4. She quit smoking last year.
  5. He got lung cancer from years of smoking.

Quotes

  • Smoking kills. If you're killed, you've lost a very important part of your life.
  • The best way to stop smoking is to just stop - no ifs, ands or butts.
  • I gave up smoking for a week and then I realized I'm a masochist and I actually like it.

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