secondhand smoke

noun
smoke from a cigarette, cigar, or pipe that is involuntarily inhaled, especially by nonsmokers.

Origin:
1975–80

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secondhand smoke sec·ond·hand smoke (sěk'ənd-hānd')
n.
Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smoke that is inhaled unintentionally by nonsmokers and may be injurious to their health if inhaled regularly over a long period.

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Example sentences
The intent of the law was to help nonsmokers avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
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In addition, you should try to avoid secondhand smoke.
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