1. a freestanding outdoor fireplace, typically made of clay or metal, with a vertical chimney and an open front for burning wood or charcoal.
Usage: Also spelled 'chimenea'; From Spanish

Examples

• We gathered around the chiminea on the patio to warm ourselves on the cool evening.
• The clay chiminea added a rustic charm to the backyard.
• She lit a fire in the chiminea and we roasted marshmallows.
• The metal chiminea is more durable than the traditional clay version.
• Our neighbors installed a large chiminea in their garden last summer.
• The chiminea's chimney directs smoke upward and away from the seating area.