What is another word for mantelpiece?

Pronunciation: [mˈantə͡lpˌiːs] (IPA)

The word mantelpiece, referring to the shelf above a fireplace, has a few synonyms that can be used interchangeably. One common synonym is mantelshelf, which describes the same feature of a fireplace. Another synonym is chimneypiece, which refers specifically to the decorative structure around the fireplace, including the mantelshelf and surrounding framework. A less common synonym is mantel board, which is used in some regions as a regional variation. Finally, mantel is a shortened form of mantelpiece and is commonly used in everyday speech, particularly in the United States. Regardless of the word used, the mantelpiece remains a focal point in many homes and an important design element in any fireplace.

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What are the hypernyms for Mantelpiece?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    furniture, mantle, mantlepiece, shelf, fireplace surround, fireplace mantle, household fixture.

Usage examples for Mantelpiece

The young man turned to the silent, frail-looking figure standing by the mantelpiece.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
And take the key-you know-the key of the Garden Room off the mantelpiece.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Only the shelf of the mantelpiece shows.
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Famous quotes with Mantelpiece

  • I don't look like someone who leans on a mantelpiece with a cocktail in my hand, you know.
    Charles Bronson
  • The simple tableau is so rich with meaning that whether represented on the mantelpiece or in the mind, it seems suspended, complete unto itself, somewhere in eternity.
    Lucinda Franks
  • Now this really is something to put on the mantelpiece.
    Mary Leakey
  • Most of these pictures, taken while travelling, were developed on the mantelpiece of a hotel room, which proves that the method is easy enough to carry out.
    Gabriel Lippmann

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