mantlepiece Definition
- 1a structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace
- 2a shelf above a fireplace
Using mantlepiece: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mantlepiece" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The clock on the mantlepiece chimed midnight.
Example
She placed a vase of flowers on the mantlepiece.
Example
The family portrait hung above the mantlepiece.
mantlepiece Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for mantlepiece
- chimneypiece
- mantel
- mantelpiece
- fireplace surround
Phrases with mantlepiece
in a prominent or central position
Example
The painting was hung above the mantlepiece, drawing everyone's attention.
mantlepiece clock
a clock designed to be placed on a mantlepiece
Example
The antique mantlepiece clock chimed every hour.
ornaments or decorations placed on a mantlepiece
Example
The mantlepiece decor included family photos and a vase of flowers.
Origins of mantlepiece
from 'mantle' meaning 'beam or support over a fireplace' and 'piece' meaning 'a part or portion of something'
Summary: mantlepiece in Brief
A 'mantlepiece' [man-tl-pees] is a structure made of wood, marble, or stone that surrounds and is above a fireplace. It can also refer to the shelf above a fireplace. Examples include a clock on the mantlepiece, a vase of flowers on the mantlepiece, and a family portrait hung above the mantlepiece.
