smoking

US /ˈsmokɪŋ/

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UK /'sməʊkɪŋ/

n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe act of enjoying cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc.

Some politicians want to ban smoking in all public places

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning

The roof was still smoking even though the fire was out, the firemen remained there on stand by

v.t.Transitive VerbTo add a taste to food by exposing it to a smoky fire

He is smoking the hams in here, they have done this for generations, they are famous for their smoked meats

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To breathe in through a cigarette, etc.

He is smoking outside as you cannot smoke now in the bar

n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe act of breathing smoke from cigarettes

Smoking is bad for your health

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04:45

Why smoking makes people look old?
Why smoking makes people look old?
Smoking makes people look old because things like cigarettes contain nicotine.
Smoking makes people look old because things like cigarettes contain nicotine.

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The problem with smoking is that it's kind of amazing.
The problem with smoking is that it's kind of amazing.
Smoking creates a temporary problem and offers an instant solution.
Smoking creates a temporary problem and offers an instant solution.

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but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is
but not the act of smoking, illegal. Tobacco use is
Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash against long-term smoking ban.
Rishi Sunak faces Tory backlash against long-term smoking ban.

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That people are smoking by their choice and not because
That people are smoking by their choice and not because
have driven down smoking rates across the globe.
have driven down smoking rates across the globe.

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So, I had to tell them, you know, stop smoking indoors, stop blaring Phil Collins, and most of all, stop calling me "oriental woman..."
So, I had to tell them, you know, stop smoking indoors, stop blaring Phil Collins, and most of all, stop calling me "oriental woman..."
stop smoking indoors,
stop smoking indoors,

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Under the law being considered by cabinet this month, anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht. That's about 1600 US dollars.
Under the law being considered by cabinet this month, anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht. That's about 1600 US dollars.
Anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht.
Anyone caught smoking cannabis could face fines of up to 60,000 baht.

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Besides this, heredity, salt intake, smoking, etc.
Besides this, heredity, salt intake, smoking, etc.
Besides this, heredity, salt intake, smoking, etc.
Besides this, heredity, salt intake, smoking, etc.

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There were restaurants, smoking rooms, gardens and a massive lounge with painted ceilings.
There were restaurants, smoking rooms, gardens and a massive lounge with painted ceilings.