not smoking► don't smoke if you don't smoke , you never smoke cigarettes, pipes etc: · He doesn't smoke or drink.· "Cigarette?'' "No thanks, I don't smoke.''
► stop smoking also give up smoking especially British /quit smoking, also quit especially American to stop smoking, especially when you make a firm decision that you will not smoke again: · Make a list of all the benefits of stopping smoking, for example better health, fresher breath, and more money.· I'm trying to give up smoking, but it isn't easy.· I didn't gain any weight when I quit smoking.
► non-smoker also nonsmoker American someone who never smokes: · This part of the restaurant is reserved for non-smokers.· Non-smokers get cheaper health insurance.
► no-smoking use this about rules or signs that say people must not smoke in a particular area: · There were big no-smoking signs on all the walls.· The company has a no-smoking policy in all its offices.· Most restaurants and cafes have set aside small no-smoking areas.
► non-smoking use this about places where you are not allowed to smoke: · I asked for a seat in the non-smoking section of the plane.
► smoke-free a restaurant, room etc that is smoke-free does not have any areas where people can smoke: · Most workers prefer a smoke-free environment at the office.· We are calling for all airlines to be smoke-free.