Definition

Noun A prepared blend of different types of tobacco leaves, herbs, or other smokable materials, intended to be smoked in a pipe.

Usage

The term specifically refers to a combination of ingredients designed for smoking. It is most commonly associated with pipe tobacco but can also refer to non-tobacco herbal blends. The phrase is typically used in its full form, "smoking mixture."

Examples

• He purchased a fragrant smoking mixture from the tobacconist.
• The pouch contained a rich smoking mixture of Virginia and Latakia tobaccos.
• She prefers a mild aromatic smoking mixture for her evening pipe.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used descriptively to indicate the quality or character of the blend, e.g., "a fine smoking mixture," "a heavy smoking mixture."
• In historical or specialized contexts, it may refer to blends including other botanicals beyond tobacco.

Variants and Related Words

• Blend (noun): A more general term for any mixture, commonly used interchangeably with "mixture" in this context (e.g., a tobacco blend).
• Pipe Tobacco (noun phrase): The general category of tobacco products prepared for use in a pipe, which includes smoking mixtures.

Synonyms

• Pipe blend
• Tobacco blend

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the physical product—the blended material itself. It does not describe the act of smoking. The primary meaning is the prepared blend for a pipe, distinguishing it from cigarettes or cigars.

Noun

1. a blend of tobaccos to be smoked in a pipe