smoker
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person who smokes cigarettes, cigars, or pipes regularly.
an individual who habitually smokes tobacco products.
Simple“The restaurant has a separate outdoor area for smokers.”
In context“Public health initiatives have significantly reduced the number of regular smokers in the city over the last decade.”
Antonymsnon smoker - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a piece of equipment used to cook food, especially meat, using smoke.
an apparatus or chamber designed for curing or cooking food by exposing it to smoke.
Simple“He spent all Saturday preparing the brisket in his new backyard smoker.”
In context“The chef insisted that using a wood-fired smoker was the only way to achieve the authentic flavor required for traditional barbecue.”
Synonymssmokehouse - 03 C1 Advanced
a hole in the ocean floor that lets out hot water and minerals.
a hydrothermal vent on the ocean floor that emits a plume of mineral-rich, superheated water.
Simple“Scientists discovered unique life forms living near the black smoker on the seabed.”
In context“The expedition utilized a remote-operated vehicle to sample the chemical composition of the fluids erupting from the deep-sea smoker.”
Synonymshydrothermal vent - 04 C2 Proficiency
a very fast throw in a game of baseball.
a pitch thrown at a very high velocity, typically a fastball.
Simple“The pitcher ended the game by throwing a real smoker that the batter couldn't hit.”
In context“The rookie stunned the veterans by consistently delivering ninety-eight-mile-per-hour smokers right into the strike zone.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
a carriage on a train where people are allowed to smoke.
a railway carriage or compartment in which smoking is permitted.
Simple“In the old days, you had to sit in the smoker if you wanted a cigarette during the journey.”
In context“Historical accounts of rail travel often mention the thick atmosphere found within the designated smoker at the rear of the train.”
Synonymssmoking car
From smoke + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.