stoner

1 of 2

noun (1)

ston·​er ˈstō-nər How to pronounce stoner (audio)
plural stoners
: a person who habitually uses drugs or alcohol

stoner

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural stoners
: one that stones someone or something: such as
a
: one that pelts someone or something with stones especially with intent to kill
b
: a device for removing stones from stone fruit
a cherry stoner

Examples of stoner in a Sentence

Noun (1) The movie's a comedy about a couple of stoners. a comedy about aging stoners who are still trying to get their act together
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Noun
Marijuana, which went mainstream decades ago, is hardly worth mentioning anymore; stoners are merely later-generation drunks in the book of comical inebriation. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025 As stoners know all too well, one of the most important parts of lighting up is having a strong lineup of healthy-ish snacks on hand. Jennifer Adams, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025 The clip features plenty of traditional documentary fare, with a slew of archival footage that shows how Cheech and Chong developed their act, found their name, and rose from stoner favorites to pop culture icons. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025 Billy Idol has made the shortlist for this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction class, joining a varied group of artists that range from jam-band stoners to an elusive chanteuse. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stoner

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

stoned

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1971, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stoner was in the 14th century

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“Stoner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoner. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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