smokestack

noun
UK: /ˈsməʊk.stæk/
US: /ˈsmoʊk.stæk/

  1. A tall chimney that carries smoke away from a factory or power plant.

    1. The factory has a very tall smokestack.
    2. The old smokestack is a landmark, visible for miles around the industrial area.

  2. The part of a ship or train that lets out smoke and gases.

    1. The ship's smokestack was damaged in the storm.
    2. Black smoke billowed from the locomotive's smokestack as it pulled into the station.

Synonyms

chimney funnel stack

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "smokestack" in English means: A tall chimney that carries smoke away from a factory or power plant., The part of a ship or train that lets out smoke and gases..

The phonetic transcription of "smokestack" is /ˈsməʊk.stæk/ in British English and /ˈsmoʊk.stæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "smokestack": chimney, funnel, stack.

Example usage of "smokestack": "The factory has a very tall smokestack.". More examples on the page.