as in chimney
a tall vertical structure (as on a factory, ship, etc.) for carrying smoke away
The skyline of the old factory town is dotted with smokestacks.
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Recent Examples of smokestack
Much of its original electrical work, piping and a massive interior smokestack remain.
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Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Crimson smokestacks tower over parts of downtown Rocky Mount, reminding the town’s roughly 54,000 residents of its roots as a once-booming tobacco market.
—Makiya Seminera, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
The Morro Bay site is well-known for three towering 450-foot concrete smokestacks, which, similar to the two 500-foot tall former PG&E smoke stacks at Moss Landing in Monterey County, are among the tallest structures on the California coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa Sitting at the end of a 600-foot-long pier next to the Astoria-Megler Bridge, the Cannery Pier Hotel is an icon of the town waterfront with its industrial smokestacks and fire engine-red facade.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
Crimson smokestacks tower over parts of downtown Rocky Mount, reminding the town’s roughly 54,000 residents of its roots as a once-booming tobacco market.
—Makiya Seminera, Fortune, 19 Dec. 2025
The Morro Bay site is well-known for three towering 450-foot concrete smokestacks, which, similar to the two 500-foot tall former PG&E smoke stacks at Moss Landing in Monterey County, are among the tallest structures on the California coast between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa Sitting at the end of a 600-foot-long pier next to the Astoria-Megler Bridge, the Cannery Pier Hotel is an icon of the town waterfront with its industrial smokestacks and fire engine-red facade.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smokestack
Noun
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That being said, chimney cleaning is another task that should be handled by a professional who specializes in that area and has the right tools and knowledge to do it safely and effectively.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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In September 2014, the same Firestone plant in Gastonia also had a fire, blamed on pieces of insulation surrounding the chimney that ignited, which caused debris inside the chimney to catch fire.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Japanese rider packed multiple four-rotation tricks into a single run, including the triple-flip aerial that electrified the crowd, executing them in different directions down the pipe without sacrificing height.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 Feb. 2026
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The three-time gold medalist took a ride on the half pipe at this year's games, wiping tears from his eyes before catching air.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Buying new light fixtures and tile floors can be a better long-term solution than painting.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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At the scene of the apparent assassination attempt, officials found the rifle, a black backpack and a bag containing ceramic tile, and a GoPro camera.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Use only chimneys and flues that have been cleaned and inspected annually.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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The new electrode can operate efficiently in mixed gases similar to those found in industrial flue emissions, including nitrogen and oxygen.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Smokestack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smokestack. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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