smoking meaning and definition

SMOKING noun

Definition of smoking (noun)

1. the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
   • "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"
   • synonyms: smoke
2. a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
   • "the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles"
   • synonyms: smoke

SMOKING adjective

Definition of smoking (adjective)

1. emitting smoke in great volume
   • "a smoking fireplace"