smoking
noun /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the activity or habit of smoking cigarettes, etc.
- No Smoking (= for example, on a notice)
- Smoking is not allowed in this theatre.
- He's trying to give up smoking.
- He's trying to stop smoking.
- She started smoking at university.
- to take up/quit smoking
- the harmful effects of cigarette smoking
- Your GP can provide advice on smoking cessation.
- the introduction of the smoking ban in pubs, restaurants, and hotels
Extra ExamplesTopics Social issuesa2- The campaign aims to reduce teen smoking.
- The company has a strict no smoking policy.
- The doctor advised me to cut down on smoking and alcohol.
- a study of the harmful effects of smoking
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- chain
- heavy
- passive
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- start
- take up
- give up
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- habit
- ban
- room
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- a ban on smoking
- the dangers of smoking
- the effects of smoking
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