smoker
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈsmoʊkɝ// UK //smˈəʊkɐ// smok·er
n. a person who regularly smokes tobacco, usually in the form of cigarettes.
n. a person who habitually smokes tobacco or other substances. Often used in medical or social contexts to categorise individuals based on lifestyle habits.
He has been a heavy smoker for ten years.
The hotel offers specific rooms for guests who are smokers to ensure the rest of the building remains smoke-free.
Public health initiatives often target long-term smokers with cessation programs designed to mitigate the cumulative risks of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.
From smoke + -er.
Usage
Commonly modified by adjectives like 'heavy', 'light', or 'chain' to describe the frequency of the habit.