What does "chimney" mean?

"Chimney" means: A pipe above a fireplace that lets smoke go outside. Example: "Smoke came out of the chimney."

How do you say chimney in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, chimney is ארובה. In Spanish, it is tubo de chimenea.

How do you pronounce "chimney"?

Chimney is pronounced /ˈtʃɪmni/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Chimney — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

chimney

/ˈtʃɪmni/

noun

A pipe above a fireplace that lets smoke go outside

“Smoke came out of the chimney.”

ארובה

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Chimney is a noun in the home & furniture category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A pipe above a fireplace that lets smoke go outside" In Hebrew, chimney translates to ארובה.

Example Sentences

Smoke curled out of the chimney on the cold winter morning.
The little birds built a nest right inside the old chimney.
In the story, Santa Claus slides down every chimney on Christmas Eve.

Did You Know? In Victorian England, very small children called "chimney sweeps" were sent inside chimneys to clean out the soot — it was a very dangerous job. Today, chimney sweeps use long brushes to do the same job safely. The tallest chimney ever built was 420 meters tall, which is taller than the Empire State Building!