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Smoking ˈsməʊkɪŋ Noun Notice Allowed Theatre Give Stop

Word3 smoking
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
Example
  • 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.
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smoking

(noun)/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
  1. the activity or habit of smoking cigarettes, etc.
    • COMPARE non-smoking
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/non-smoking_1
    • 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 Examples

    • 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
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