mantelpiece

noun
UK: /ˈmæntlpiːs/
US: /ˈmæntlpiːs/

  1. A shelf above a fireplace.

    1. The clock sits on the mantelpiece.
    2. She placed family photos along the dusty mantelpiece.

  2. The decorative framework around a fireplace.

    1. Dust the mantelpiece carefully each week.
    2. The antique mantelpiece was the focal point of the room.

Synonyms

mantel chimneypiece fireboard overmantel

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mantelpiece" in English means: A shelf above a fireplace., The decorative framework around a fireplace..

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

Synonyms for "mantelpiece": mantel, chimneypiece, fireboard, overmantel.

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