nonsmoking

non·smok·ing

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [non-smoh-king]
- /nɒnˈsmoʊ kɪŋ/
- /nɑnˈsmoʊ·kɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [non-smoh-king]
- /nɒnˈsmoʊ kɪŋ/

Definitions of nonsmoking word

adjective nonsmoking having restrictions against the smoking of tobacco: a nonsmoking section of an airplane. 1
adjective nonsmoking not using cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials: nonsmoking persons. 1
noun nonsmoking Alternative form of non-smoking. 1
adjective nonsmoking area: where smoking is prohibited 1
adjective nonsmoking person: who does not smoke 1
adjective nonsmoking A nonsmoking area in a public place is an area in which people are not allowed to smoke. 0

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Origin of nonsmoking

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; non- + smoking

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Parts of speech for Nonsmoking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Nonsmoking

nonsmoking popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

nonsmoking usage trend in Literature

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