Synonyms for

Chimney

Verb / ˈtʃɪmni: / Another word for chimney — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a vertical pipe or channel that conducts smoke and combustion gases out of a building or a stove

Synonyms & similar words

lampchimney flue stack vent exhaust duct pipeline conduit pipe shaft funnel smokestack chimneystack ventilator outlet airway passage opening aperture

Synonyms by register

Formal

flue vent duct

Informal

stack pipe

Literary

smokestack chimney stack

Common collocations

  • chimney sweep
  • chimney pot
  • chimney smoke
  • chimney corner
  • chimney breast
  • chimney flue
  • chimney top

Word family

noun chimney

Usage note

A chimney is a vertical channel or pipe that carries smoke and gases up from a fire or furnace and out into the air. It is typically part of a building's structure.

Example sentences

  1. Santa Claus comes down the chimney on Christmas Eve.
  2. The chimney was clogged with soot.
  3. The house had two chimneys.
  4. They installed a new chimney in the kitchen.
  5. The chimney sweep cleaned the chimney.

Quotes

  • The chimney is the symbolic home of the ghost and the haunted house. - Rosemary Ellen Guiley
  • I'm a big chimney fan. - David Letterman
  • I'm fascinated by chimneys. - David Letterman

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