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mantelpiece Definition and Meaning in English (mantelpiece definition)

noun
Synonyms:mantelchimneypiecefireplace surround
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Mantelpiece definition: A shelf or slab of stone, wood, or marble above a fireplace, often with an ornamental structure around it, used for displaying objects.

Definitions of Mantelpiece

  1. 1noun

    A shelf or slab of stone, wood, or marble above a fireplace, often with an ornamental structure around it, used for displaying objects.

Example Sentences

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“She placed the antique clock carefully on the mantelpiece.”

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“The mantelpiece was decorated with festive garlands for the holidays.”

Synonyms

mantelchimneypiecefireplace surround

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nounmantel
pluralmantelpieces

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Mantelpiece definition: A shelf or slab of stone, wood, or marble above a fireplace, often with an ornamental structure around it, used for displaying objects.
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'Mantelpiece' translates to 'mantelpiece' in English. Mantelpiece definition: A shelf or slab of stone, wood, or marble above a fireplace, often with an ornamental structure around it, used for displaying objects.
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