noun
mantelpiece
MANTL-pees
Mantelpiece (noun) means the shelf and surrounding frame fixed above a fireplace. Example: “A row of Christmas cards stood on the mantelpiece.”
noun
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The shelf and surrounding frame fixed above a fireplace.
"A row of Christmas cards stood on the mantelpiece."
How to use mantelpiece
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for the mantel — the shelf above a fireplace, often used for display.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mantelpieces
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Etymology
From mantel + piece.
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Rhymes for mantelpiece
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What does “mantelpiece” mean?
The word “mantelpiece” means the shelf and surrounding frame fixed above a fireplace. In plain terms, another word for the mantel — the shelf above a fireplace, often used for display.
How do you pronounce “mantelpiece”?
“Mantelpiece” is pronounced MANTL-pees (/ˈmæntlpiːs/ in IPA).
How do you use “mantelpiece” in a sentence?
Here is “mantelpiece” used in a sentence: “A row of Christmas cards stood on the mantelpiece.”
What part of speech is “mantelpiece”?
“Mantelpiece” is a noun.
