as in chimney
a tall vertical structure (as on a factory, ship, etc.) for carrying smoke away
The skyline of the old factory town is dotted with smokestacks.
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Recent Examples of smokestack
The ship’s six-story smokestacks have already been removed and are expected to serve as the museum’s centerpiece.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Schahfer’s smokestacks had been a familiar backdrop among northern Indiana’s fields since it was built in the 1970s.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In this setup, the fire sat in a separate chamber to one side, while a smokestack on the other end drew heat and smoke across the meat.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
When flaring occurs, passersby can see flames coming from smokestacks.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Schahfer’s smokestacks had been a familiar backdrop among northern Indiana’s fields since it was built in the 1970s.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
In this setup, the fire sat in a separate chamber to one side, while a smokestack on the other end drew heat and smoke across the meat.
—J.c. Reid, Houston Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for smokestack
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smokestack
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The drones have crashed into the chimney of a power plant in Estonia, hit empty fuel tanks in Latvia and been shot down by Romanian fighter jets stationed in Lithuania.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Ukrainian drones have hit the chimney of a power plant in Estonia and empty fuel tanks in Latvia, and also were shot down by Romanian fighter jets stationed in Lithuania.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The tagline is emblazoned on a giant roadside sign fashioned out of pipes on the corner of Main Street and South Stiles Road.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Roldan grew up with two brothers in an eastside Los Angeles suburb, kicking the ball into a goal their dad had made of PVC pipe.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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The building features murals, intricate tile work, mosaic and stained glass, marble fixtures and a vaulted lobby, and is designated a National Historic Landmark.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Bathroom tile may be durable, but grout requires ongoing care to stay clean and attractive.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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Ray is also an alcoholic, hiding bottles in a toilet tank, an attic, a fireplace flue, even filling a soda bottle with booze for his workout.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Chinese media described the process as a closed system in which flue gas enters one end of the pipeline and fertiliser emerges from the other.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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“Smokestack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smokestack. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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