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)

"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. 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

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

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