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mantel
[man-tl]
noun
a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.
Also called mantelshelf.a shelf above a fireplace opening.
mantel
/ ˈæԳə /
noun
a wooden or stone frame around the opening of a fireplace, together with its decorative facing
Also called: mantel shelf.a shelf above this frame
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mantel1
Example Sentences
He's hung new portraits with gold frames in the Oval Office and added gold ornaments to the mantel of the fireplace where he meets with world leaders.
Throw blankets & pillows, mantel decor and rustic touches, like bowls filled with acorns or vases with dried wheat stalks, are great for the living room.
Inside, a golden “V” for Vance sat atop a living room mantel.
A framed “7th Heaven” poster rested on the mantel behind them.
A fire burned beneath a marble mantel in there.
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When To Use
A mantel is the frame around the opening of a fireplace.Mantel also commonly refers to a shelf above the fireplace (which may or may not be attached to the other kind of mantel). This shelf can also be called a mantelshelf.Both senses of mantel can also be spelled mantle. (The word mantle has many other meanings.)Synonyms for mantel include mantlepiece, mantelboard, and chimneypiece.Example: This mantel will need to be replaced since the wood is rotting, but the fireplace itself looks solid.
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