smoker

smoker
/smoh"keuhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that smokes.
2. Railroads.
a. Also called smoking car. a passenger car for those who wish to smoke.
b. a compartment for those who wish to smoke.
3. an informal gathering, esp. of men, for entertainment, discussion, or the like.
4. an enclosed metal box or similar device for smoking meats, poultry, or fish.
6. Brit. smoking-concert.
[1590-1600; SMOKE + -ER1]

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