smokeretteEtymologyFrom smoker (“an informal social gathering for men only”) + -ette (female suffix).nounA social function for both men and women where smoking is permitted.“A unique departure will be made at the convention in abandoning the time-honored smoker for a smokerette, which the ladies will be invited to attend. Special “cigars” are being prepared for the ladies and the committee in charge predicts that every lady present will “smoke.””