smokes
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsmoʊks// UK //smˈəʊks// smokes
n. an informal word for cigarettes. You might hear someone ask if you have any when they want to go outside for a break.
n. a colloquial term for cigarettes. Plural in form and typically used in informal social settings.
He went to the shop to buy some smokes.
After the long meeting finished, several colleagues headed to the designated area for some smokes and a chat.
The old detective was often seen leaning against the brick wall, his pockets full of loose change and a fresh pack of smokes.
Usage
Almost exclusively used in the plural form when referring to cigarettes.
Pitfall
I need a smoke.I'm going for a smoke.While 'smokes' refers to the cigarettes themselves, the singular 'a smoke' usually refers to the act of smoking rather than the object.