overmantel

noun
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈmæntəl/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈmæntl/

  1. A decorative structure above a fireplace.

    1. The overmantel is above the fire.
    2. The antique mirror that formed part of the overmantel reflected the light beautifully.

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

Example usage of "overmantel": "The overmantel is above the fire.". More examples on the page.