smoking

/smˈə‍ʊkɪŋ/

/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

Smoking

the habit or act of breathing the smoke of a cigarette, pipe, etc. in and out

synonyms : smoke

a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion

synonyms : smoke

smoking

emitting smoke in great volume

Examples

1. Years of smoking and drinking has taken a toll on her health.

2. The organization called the new regulations a turning point in the campaign against smoking.

3. The data shows a clear correlation between smoking and lung cancer.

4. The fingerprints left on the door-handle was the smoking gun that enabled the police to arrest him.