chimney rock

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chimney rock

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

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

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

There, a half-mile trail opens to a stunning panorama, with a chimney rock standing sentinel over a lush green V of a canyon.

From Washington Post

Four-year-old Freya vanished while following a deer scent during a walk near Chimney Rock, on the Devon and Cornwall border, on Sunday.

From BBC