chimineanoun [ C ]
/ˌtʃɪm.ɪˈniː.ə//ˌtʃɪm.ɪˈniː.ə/a hollow structure for holding a fire outside, usually made of clay or metal, with a narrow top where smoke can escape:
This beautiful chiminea makes your patio the perfect place to entertain all year long.
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- If you don't want to light a fire directly on the ground, opt for a wood-burning stove, a fire bowl or a cast-iron chiminea.
- We're going to put on our sweatshirts, fire up the chiminea and crack open a bottle of Cabernet.
- Aunt Elspeth is considerately offered a seat next to the chiminea.
- Sustainability is bang on trend - think cosy, chunky chiminea v hideous, gas-guzzling patio heater.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Heaters & burners
- bar
- barbecue
- BBQ
- bimetallic strip
- blast furnace
- boiler
- cigarette lighter
- electric heater
- fan heater
- flint
- furnace
- gas fire
- geyser
- heater
- matchstick
- potbellied stove
- radiator
- room heater
- safety match
- smelter
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