What is another word for hookahs?
Pronunciation: [hˈʊkəz] (IPA) 
The word hookahs is generally used to refer to traditional smoking devices that originated in the Middle East. However, there are numerous other terms that can be used to refer to these devices. Some commonly used synonyms for hookahs include shishas, water pipes, narghiles, and hubble-bubbles. Each of these terms is fairly interchangable with hookahs and generally refers to the same type of smoking device. Depending on the context in which the word is being used, one of these synonyms may be more appropriate than the others. Regardless of the term used, smoking from these devices is a popular pastime in many cultures around the world.
