1. plural of smoke; instances of smoking tobacco
Usage: informal

1. third person singular present of smoke; inhales and exhales tobacco or other substances
2. third person singular present of smoke; emits smoke or vapor
3. third person singular present of smoke; cures or preserves food with smoke

Examples

• He smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.
• The chimney smokes heavily in winter.
• She smokes salmon for the restaurant.
• The engine smokes when it overheats.
• The chef smokes the meat for twelve hours.
• Let’s go outside for a few quick smokes.
• The old car smokes whenever we start it.