chute

variants also shute

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of chute Before long a crew arrived at my home and a cement truck (holding up traffic on Saint Paul Street) was pumping tons of concrete through a little window that had served as a coal chute. Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025 Never insert your hands into the device's chute or auger, as the sharp machinery can be harmful. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024 Keeping Boise from sliding down Portlandia’s chute to resembling a Walking Dead set was a comfortable talking point for Bundy, given his 2022 run for governor. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024 Stay clear of the auger, chute, collector unit, and any other rotating parts while using the snow blower. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chute 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chute
Noun
  • As a fire ignited in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, the winds crashed over and through the mountains like white water rapids.
    Judson Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Ski or go white water rafting in Pucón From Frutillar, follow Route 5 north to Lago Villarica/Pucón.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Behind the scenes at the music video shoot for the record, Giveon explains how the simplistic approach to the video reflects his recent shift in focus and teases his upcoming album and accompanying tour.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Brody grows most animated when talking about the grueling, truncated 34-day shoot, stabbing the air for emphasis.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Address: 175 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville Wave Country Nashville’s Wave Country is an outdoor water park with three water flumes, two speed slides, and a kiddie pool with water-dropping features and a playground.
    Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
  • Wiberg Aquatic Center The Wiberg Aquatic Center at Wirth Park, 2585 N. Pilgrim Road, Brookfield, has diving boards, flume slides and water playground features for your kids to enjoy.
    Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 24 May 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near chute

Cite this Entry

“Chute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chute. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on chute

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!