non-smoking
The act of abstaining from smokingThe act of abstaining from smoking; a policy of doing so.
US/nɑnsmˈoʊkɪŋ/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The act of abstaining from smoking; a policy of doing so.
Yes, your Honor: non-smoking has been our policy in all of our hotel rooms for at least twenty years, and Mr Jones clearly knew that.
Regular exercise, a healthy diet, moderation of alcohol use, non-smoking, and annual checkups can all reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Origin
From non- + smoking. The noun is back-formed from the adjective.From non- + smoking. The noun is back-formed from the adjective.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable