Meaning & use

nonsmoker

noun·Everyday

A person who does not smoke tobacco.

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The hotel room was reserved for nonsmokers only.

As a nonsmoker, she asked to sit far from the designated smoking area.

A note on using this word

Commonly used in signage and policy contexts distinguishing smoking from nonsmoking areas.

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Words with an opposite meaning

smoker

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