e-cigarette

[ ee-sig-uh-ret ]

noun

1. a device used to simulate the experience of smoking, having a cartridge with a heater that vaporizes liquid nicotine instead of burning tobacco.

Word History and Origins

Origin of e-cigarette¹

2005–10; e- ² (electronic) + cigarette

Example Sentences

Conservative hit man turned liberal media critic David Brock, spotted smoking an e-cigarette in the lobby.

From The Daily Beast

Yet, evidence is emerging indicating that e-cigarette vapors might not be all that innocent.

From The Daily Beast

The e-cigarette needs no additional evidence that it is a ringer.

From The Daily Beast

Unlike cigarette poisoning, which usually involves the child eating it, e-cigarette liquid can affect those who simply smell it.

From The Daily Beast

The jump takes the proportion of e-cigarette related calls to poison centers from just 0.3 percent to 41.7 percent.

From The Daily Beast