Word
mantel
Phoneticsman·tel
US/ˈmæntəɫ/
UK/mˈɑːntəl/
Definition
n. a shelf above a fireplace that holds decorative objects like pictures, candles, or clocks. It is usually made of wood or stone and is part of the room's furniture.
n. a decorative shelf above a fireplace, typically made of wood or stone and serving as a display area for ornaments. Often used as a stylistic element to define the character of a room.
Examples
“She placed a small vase of flowers on the mantel.”
“The antique mantel was carved with intricate patterns and served as the centerpiece of the living room.”
“The architect designed the mantel to be a focal point, ensuring that the heavy stone contrasted with the light, airy curtains to create a sense of balance.”
Examples
simple
“She placed a small vase of flowers on the mantel.”
contextual
“The antique mantel was carved with intricate patterns and served as the centerpiece of the living room.”
complex
“The architect designed the mantel to be a focal point, ensuring that the heavy stone contrasted with the light, airy curtains to create a sense of balance.”
Etymology
A variant of mantle (“cloak, robe”) now distinguished in sense.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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