nonsmoker
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who does not smoke tobacco: An individual who abstains from smoking cigarettes, cigars, or other tobacco products. 2. A passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke: A designated railway carriage or section of public transport where smoking is prohibited, intended for the comfort of non-smoking passengers. (This meaning is now largely historical in many regions due to widespread smoking bans.)
Usage Examples
Noun (Person):
- As a lifelong nonsmoker, she is very sensitive to the smell of cigarette smoke.
- The building's policy clearly states that it is a facility for nonsmokers only.
- He became a nonsmoker five years ago after quitting the habit.
Noun (Railway Car):
- Please ensure you are seated in the correct carriage; this is the nonsmoker.
- Tickets for the nonsmoker often sold out first on long-distance trains.
Advanced Usage
- Attributive Noun: "Nonsmoker" is frequently used before another noun to describe a category or policy.
- nonsmoker rights
- a nonsmoker section in a restaurant (historically)
- nonsmoker insurance rates (which may be lower)
Variants and Related Words
- Nonsmoking (Adjective): Used to describe places, areas, or policies where smoking is not allowed.
- a nonsmoking hotel room
- a nonsmoking policy
- Smoke-free (Adjective): A common synonym for "nonsmoking," especially for public areas and policies.
- a smoke-free environment
- a smoke-free generation
Synonyms
- Non-smoker (Alternative spelling)
- Abstainer (from smoking)
- Teetotaler (specifically regarding alcohol, but sometimes used by analogy for tobacco)
Antonyms
- Smoker
- Tobacco user
Noun
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a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
-
a person who does not smoke tobacco
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