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- [man-tl]
- /ˈmæn tl/
- /ˈmæn.təl.piːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [man-tl]
- /ˈmæn tl/
Definitions of mantelpiece word
- noun mantelpiece a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner. 1
- noun mantelpiece Also called mantelshelf. a shelf above a fireplace opening. 1
- noun mantelpiece A structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace. 1
- countable noun mantelpiece A mantelpiece is a wood or stone shelf which is the top part of a border round a fireplace. 0
- noun mantelpiece a shelf above a fireplace often forming part of the mantel 0
- noun mantelpiece the projecting shelf of a mantel, or this shelf and the side elements framing the fireplace in front 0
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Origin of mantelpiece
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
1480-90; earlier mantell mantelet; variant of mantle
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Parts of speech for Mantelpiece
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mantelpiece popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
mantelpiece usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mantelpiece
noun mantelpiece
- counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
- cupboard — A cupboard is a piece of furniture that has one or two doors, usually contains shelves, and is used to store things. In British English, cupboard refers to all kinds of furniture like this. In American English, closet is usually used instead to refer to larger pieces of furniture.
- rack — the neck portion of mutton, pork, or veal.
- ledge — a relatively narrow, projecting part, as a horizontal, shelflike projection on a wall or a raised edge on a tray.
- ridge — a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.
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