smoking smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/

adjective

1. Emitting smoke in great volume  ( smoking )
   emitting smoke in great volume
    A smoking fireplace
   a smoking fireplace
   

noun

1. () The act of smoking tobacco or other substances  ( smoke , smoking )
   the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
    He went outside for a smoke
   he went outside for a smoke
    Smoking stinks
   smoking stinks
   
   
2. A hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion  ( smoking , smoke )
   a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion
    The fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles
   the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles