mantelpiece

/ ˈmæntəlˌpiːs /

noun

1. Also calledmantel shelfchimneypiece a shelf above a fireplace often forming part of the mantel
2. another word for mantel

Example Sentences

The clock on the mantelpiece in the Cabinet Room ticks surprisingly loudly, marking every half-second.

From BBC

Patel told the crowd that once his production was underway, “Everything that could have went wrong from then on went wrong. And then Jordan came along at the end. He picked this up from the ground. He brushed the dust off it, put it back on a mantelpiece and gave us this opportunity.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 88-year-old's terraced home is clean and tidy, and a row of ceramic animals line her mantelpiece.

From BBC

This product is about 4 inches long, with a string for hanging from your rearview mirror or mantelpiece.

From Los Angeles Times

The floral arrangements atop the mantelpiece mirror the artistic display on the ottoman below, featuring generous swathes of twiggy sprays that cascade from the vase, while rich reds, oranges and yellows create an autumnal bouquet.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• counter
• cupboard
• ledge
• rack