B2nounhomeenvironment
US/ˈtʃɪm.ni/
UK/ˈtʃɪm.ni/
a tall pipe or structure that carries smoke up and out of a building
In context
Smoke was coming out of the factory chimney all night.
Children believe that Santa Claus comes down the chimney.
The old brick chimney was damaged in the typhoon.
Words that go with chimney
noun + noun
- factory chimneyTall factory chimneys used to fill the sky with smoke.
- brick chimneyThe cottage has a red brick chimney.
- chimney smokeChimney smoke rose from every house in the village.
verb + preposition
- down the chimneyA bird fell down the chimney into the fireplace.
verb + noun
- sweep a chimneyThey pay someone to sweep the chimney every autumn.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The smoke pipe of the factory is very tall.Correct: The factory chimney is very tall.