chimney rock

noun

1. a column of rock rising above the level of the surrounding area or isolated on the face of a steep slope.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimney rock¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

And that’s why North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards, representing western North Carolina, had to issue a press release including, among other things, the following sentence: “Hurricane Helene was NOT geoengineered by the government to seize and access lithium deposits in Chimney Rock.”

From Slate

Damage in the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area of North Carolina is being described as post-apocalyptic, with the lake’s surface almost completely covered by debris from destroyed houses, docks, and commercial buildings.

From Salon

My friend and I found a spot at the Thunder Mountain trailhead and enjoyed a just-right, easy-to-moderate hike on Chimney Rock Loop Trail, one of Sedona’s lesser-known spots.

From Los Angeles Times

My friend and I found a spot at the Thunder Mountain trailhead and enjoyed a just-right, easy-to-moderate hike on Chimney Rock Loop Trail, one of Sedona’s lesser-known spots.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not as luxurious as Humbird, but it has spacious rooms and amenities including a swimming pool, hot tub, movie theater and restaurant, Chimney Rock Grill.

From Seattle Times