Smokestack (noun)

A tall chimney or pipe that releases smoke from a building or factory.

Origin:

The word 'smokestack' was first used in the 19th century and comes from the phrase 'smoke stack,' which refers to a tall chimney or pipe that releases smoke from a building or factory.

Examples:

1. The smokestacks of the old factory belched out smoke day and night.
2. The tall smokestack was a symbol of the city's industrial past.
3. The smokestacks of the power plant could be seen for miles.
4. The old smokestacks were finally demolished, making way for a new development.
5. As they drove through the city, they could see the smokestacks of the steel mill in the distance.