chimney

/tʃɪmni/noun

A vertical pipe or shaft that carries smoke and fumes from a fire out of a building; a flue.

Example sentences

“A thin line of smoke drifted from the cottage chimney.”
“Every fall, a worker comes to clean the soot out of our chimney.”

The plural is 'chimneys', not 'chimnies'; words ending in a vowel plus y just add s.

Synonyms for chimney

flue

Related words

cupboardA piece of furniture or a closet fitted with shelves, used mainly for keeping dishes, food, or other household items.roofThe covering that forms the top of a building and protects it from the weather.mattressA large soft pad for lying and sleeping on, usually filled with springs and cushioning material and covered in fabric.porchA roofed structure at the entrance of a building, either built out from the wall or set into it as a small entry area.towelA piece of absorbent cloth used for drying wet things, especially your body after washing.hallwayA passage inside a building that leads from one room to another.