heavy smoker — person who smokes a lot
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A heavy smoker is someone who smokes cigarettes very often or in large amounts.
Say it like a native
Textbook He is an individual who consumes tobacco in large quantities.
Native He's a heavy smoker.
'A heavy smoker' is the fixed phrase; the paraphrase is laughable.
Pattern: a/an + heavy smoker
In use
- My uncle is a heavy smoker and usually finishes a pack of cigarettes every day.health
- In my opinion, being a heavy smoker can seriously affect your health and make it harder to quit later.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ He is a strong smoker.
✓ He is a heavy smoker.
It's a 'heavy' smoker/drinker, not 'strong' or 'big'.
Common collocations
a heavy smoker— heavy, drinker, used to be, lifelong
Don't confuse it
A 'light smoker' is someone who smokes only a little.