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Definition smoking in American English

smoking noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/
1

the activity of breathing smoke from cigarettes, pipes, etc. into your mouth and lungs

Example

Smoking can seriously damage your health.

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smoking-related illnesses

Example

So how long is it since you gave up smoking?

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2

the part of a train where passengers are allowed to smoke

Example

a seat in smoking

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2.1

where smoking is allowed

Example

Does the restaurant have a smoking section?

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Definition smoking in American English