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chimney

noun

Definition of chimneynext
as in flue

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Recent Examples of chimney The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 The group of six posed in front of the estate with its tall brick chimney on display. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026 In Summit, New Jersey, fire crews responded to a blaze at a multi-unit home after an apparent lightning strike hit the chimney and caused a fire in the attic, CNN affiliate WABC reported. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 New additions this year in Aurora will include A Little Slice of Europe, featuring European cheeses; Biro Kurtos, serving chimney cakes; and Steincenter, offering a new selection of steins. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chimney
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimney
  1. flue
  2. smokestack
  3. pipe
  4. duct
Noun
  • Wind travels through the opening, drawing air through the flue and smoke up the chimney.
    — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
  • From cleaning out our gutters and power washing your deck to prepping your cabinets for flue season and switching out your bedding, here's what should be on your home checklist as summer comes to an end.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of flue
Noun
  • At night, lights shine on the wreck, and flames will shoot from the smokestacks.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Her final studio album, 2023’s Rockstar, was a smokestack of rock and metal covers and duets.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of smokestack
Noun
  • Along the way, temperatures have grown hotter and pipes have gotten larger, both of which increase the electricity generated by each well.
    — Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
  • But with the pipe capped, Daniel and Silo 18 are at a stand off.
    — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of pipe
Noun
  • Van Ertvelde said most of the field this weekend is running the full cooling package — ducts, fans, chiller and driver cooling shirt.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In 2024, a passenger who tried to force open a door and injured a flight attendant while flying from Milwaukee to Dallas was duct-taped to his seat.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of duct

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