nonsmoker

[ non-smoh-ker ]

noun

1. a person who does not smoke.
2. a railroad car, room, or area reserved for those who do not smoke.

nonsmoker

/ nɒnˈsməʊkə /

noun

1. a person who does not smoke
2. a train compartment in which smoking is forbidden

Derived Forms

• nonˈsmoking, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonsmoker¹

First recorded in 1840–50; non- + smoker

Example Sentences

He banned smoking in the Denver newsroom in the 1980s, citing the danger to nonsmokers, his son recalled, and in L.A., he sought out input for big decisions from low-level employees.

From Los Angeles Times

The American Cancer Society said that nonsmokers can develop lung cancer from “exposure to radon, secondhand smoke, air pollution, or other factors.”

From Los Angeles Times

For example, here’s what it costs to add UnitedHealthcare’s wellness extras — the same package — to two plans for a 65-year-old female nonsmoker in Dallas:

From Seattle Times

Nonsmoker Asian females in this study were twice as likely to develop lung cancer as female nonsmokers of other ethnicities.

From Seattle Times

Among nonsmokers, it’s the leading cause of lung cancer, and according to the EPA, it’s responsible for 21,000 deaths per year.

From Seattle Times