nonsmoking

[ non-smoh-king ]

adjective

1. having restrictions against the smoking of tobacco:

   a nonsmoking section of an airplane.

2. not using cigarettes, cigars, or other smoking materials:

   nonsmoking persons.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonsmoking¹

1890–95; non- + smoking ( def )

Example Sentences

Several complexes in Carlsbad already have existing nonsmoking clauses in their leases.

From Los Angeles Times

All were nonsmoking and not using steroid medications, tobacco, alcohol or other recreational drugs during pregnancy.

From Science Daily

Smoking is currently allowed on 25% of the casino floor, but those areas are spread out widely over the entire gambling area, with the effect that secondhand smoke is present and detectable even in nonsmoking sections.

From Seattle Times

If you do decide to get out of dodge, learn from my mistakes: pause to make sure you are booking a nonsmoking hotel … not, say, a room at a smoke-filled casino.

From Slate

“Certainly the rates of nonsmoking associated lung cancer are increasing, and particularly in younger folks and in women,” Dr. Scott told The Times.

From Washington Times