Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mantelshelf
noun
/ˈmæn.təl.ʃɛlf/
Definition
A flat surface or shelf that is placed above a fireplace, typically supported by a mantle or the structure of the fireplace.
Examples
- The family placed framed pictures on the mantelshelf.
- During the holidays, the mantelshelf was adorned with stockings and garlands.
- She decorated the mantelshelf with candles and seasonal flowers.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to a shelf which is located above a fireplace, often used for displaying decorative objects, photographs, and other personal items.
Synonyms
- mantle
- shelf
- ledge
