smoking-concert

American  

[smoh-king-kon-sert] / ˈsmoʊ kɪŋˌkɒn sərt /

noun

British.

1. a concert where smoking is allowed.

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Etymology

Origin of smoking-concert

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Comrade Jarvis," he said, "I fear that as a smoking-concert this is not going to be a success.

From Psmith, Journalist by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

Mr. Foulger, who had never been to aught but a smoking-concert in his life, and who could not pronounce the name of Beethoven without hesitations!

From The Lion's Share by Bennett, Arnold

"That sounds a good one," said Carthew, struggling with an unreasonable sensation of being in the chair at a smoking-concert.

From A Safety Match by Hay, Ian

Mr. Cordal's shirt-front announced that he had temporarily given up Gumton in favour of the red, red wine of the smoking-concert baritone.

From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Jenkins, Herbert George

It was the Admiral's gig, rowing softly, that came into the midst of that merry little smoking-concert.

From Soldiers Three - Part 2 by Kipling, Rudyard