mantel

noun
UK: /ˈmæntl/
US: /ˈmæntl/

  1. A shelf above a fireplace.

    1. The clock sits on the mantel.
    2. She decorated the mantel with garland and candles for Christmas.

  2. A decorative structure around a fireplace, including the shelf.

    1. The fire crackled merrily in the hearth, beneath the imposing mantel.
    2. The antique mantel was the focal point of the living room's design.

Synonyms

mantelpiece shelf
mantel transitive-verb

  1. To cover something, like a mantelpiece covers a fireplace.

    1. Snow mantled the roofs of the village.
    2. Fog mantled the hills, making them appear mysterious and distant as the mantel did.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mantel" in English means: A shelf above a fireplace., A decorative structure around a fireplace, including the shelf..

The phonetic transcription of "mantel" is /ˈmæntl/ in British English and /ˈmæntl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mantel": mantelpiece, shelf.

Example usage of "mantel": "The clock sits on the mantel.". More examples on the page.