chimney
Translation
chimney
Examples
Smoke was coming out of the chimney.
Smoke was coming out of the chimney.
Father Christmas comes down the chimney.
Santa Claus comes down the chimney.
Grammar Patterns
a/the chimney a structure for smoke to escape a house Smoke was coming out of the chimney.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flue, stack, smokestack
Etymology
From Old French 'cheminée' (room with a fireplace), from Latin 'caminus' (furnace).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'chim-chim-cheree' chimney sweep from Mary Poppins.