Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
smoking-compartment
noun
/ˈsmoʊkɪŋ kəmˌpɑːrtmənt/
Definition
A designated area in a transport vehicle or public place where smoking is allowed, typically separated from non-smoking areas.
Examples
- Many trains offer a smoking-compartment for passengers who wish to smoke during their journey.
- The restaurant has a small smoking-compartment outside, ensuring the indoor area remains smoke-free.
- Due to health regulations, the smoking-compartment is located far from the main entrance of the building.
Meaning
Used to refer to a part of a train, bus, or public space that is allocated for smokers to reduce the exposure of non-smokers to secondhand smoke.
Synonyms
- smoking lounge
- smoking area
- smoking zone
