chimney
Translation
chimney
Examples
Smoke comes out of the chimney.
Smoke comes out of the chimney.
Santa Claus comes down the chimney.
Santa Claus comes down the chimney.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chimney ((...)) a structure for smoke to escape The house has a tall brick chimney.
Similar Words
Synonyms: smokestack, flue, vent
Etymology
From Old French 'cheminée' (fireplace), from Latin 'caminus' (furnace).
Memory Tips
Picture a tall brick structure on a house roof for smoke to escape.