plural chimneys
2
: a vertical structure incorporated into a building and enclosing a flue or flues that carry off smoke
especially
: the part of such a structure extending above a roof
3
4
: a tube usually of glass placed around a flame (as of a lamp)
5
: something resembling a chimney: such as
a
: a narrow cleft or passage in rock
b
: a tall column of rock on the ocean floor that is formed by the precipitation of minerals from superheated water issuing from a hydrothermal vent and rising through the column of rock
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The temblors were enough to break windows and water mains and down chimneys, and triggered widespread landslides and rockfalls, according to the California Geological Survey, and caused at least $2 million in damage.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The remnants of charred trees and a brick half-wall and chimney mark its location.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Also inspect the flashing along the vents, chimneys, and windows.
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Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
The aesthetic mixes rustic country chic with bright, functional modernity, delivering floral wallpaper prints, stone chimneys, and overstuffed sofas without ever going overboard on the whole Kozy Kabin vibe.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The remnants of charred trees and a brick half-wall and chimney mark its location.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Also inspect the flashing along the vents, chimneys, and windows.
—
Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
The aesthetic mixes rustic country chic with bright, functional modernity, delivering floral wallpaper prints, stone chimneys, and overstuffed sofas without ever going overboard on the whole Kozy Kabin vibe.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
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“Chimney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimney. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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chimney
noun
chim·ney
ˈchim-nē 
plural chimneys
1
: a vertical structure extending above the roof of a building for carrying off smoke
2
: a tube usually of glass around a flame (as of a lamp)
3
: something resembling a chimney
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