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smokers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsmoʊkɝz// UK //smˈəʊkəz// smok·ers

n. people who regularly use cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. You often see this word on signs or in health reports.

n. individuals who habitually inhale and exhale the smoke of tobacco or similar substances. Plural form of the agent noun derived from the verb 'smoke'.


SIMPLE

The restaurant has a separate area for smokers.

CONTEXTUAL

Health insurance companies often charge higher premiums for smokers due to the increased risk of respiratory diseases.

COMPLEX

Public health initiatives have successfully reduced the number of daily smokers through a combination of high taxation, restricted advertising, and widespread education on the dangers of nicotine addiction.

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Plural form; the singular 'smoker' refers to one person or a device used for curing food with smoke.

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