Mantelpiece (Noun)
Meaning
Shelf that projects from wall above fireplace.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family photos and decorative vases were arranged on the mantelpiece above the fireplace.
- She placed the Christmas stockings on the mantelpiece, hoping they would be filled by morning.
- The clock was the centerpiece of the ornate decorations on the mantelpiece.
- He carefully dusted the ornaments on the mantelpiece, trying not to knock anything over.
- The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, on the mantelpiece in hopes of treats to share.