Definitions
- Referring to the shelf above a fireplace where decorative items are placed. - Talking about the top of a piece of furniture, such as a bookcase or dresser. - Describing a horizontal surface used for displaying decorative objects.
- Referring to the shelf above a fireplace where decorative items are placed. - Talking about the top of a piece of furniture, such as a bookcase or dresser. - Describing a horizontal surface used for displaying decorative objects.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the same thing: the shelf above a fireplace.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the top of other pieces of furniture.
- 3Both words can be used to describe any horizontal surface used for displaying decorative objects.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Mantlepiece is more commonly used in British English, while mantelpiece is more commonly used in American English.
Remember this!
Both mantlepiece and mantelpiece refer to the same thing: the shelf above a fireplace. The difference between the two is their spelling, pronunciation, usage, and etymology. Mantlepiece is the British spelling and is more commonly used in British English, while mantelpiece is the American spelling and is more commonly used in American English.
