chimneynounfeminine/ʃɐˈminɨ/mediumcha·mi·nePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA vertical structure that allows smoke to escape from a stove or fireplace.The chimney was releasing smoke.They cleaned the chimney before winter.synflueventEtymologyDo latim 'caminus'Related wordschaminéchaminé de lareira