mantelpiece

UK
/ˈmæntəlpiːs/
US
/ˈmæntəlˌpis/

Translations

mantelpiecenoun
mantelpieces
pl
UK
/ˈmæntəlpiːs/
US
/ˈmæntəlˌpis/
каминная полка
She placed the family photos on the mantelpiece.
Она поставила семейные фотографии на каминную полку.
Synonyms
mantel shelf
fireplace shelf
mantelpieceadjective
UK
/ˈmæn.tl̩.piːs/
US
/ˈmæn.tl̩.piːs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., mantelpiece clock) to denote relation to a mantelpiece.

Definitions

mantelpiecenoun
A structure of wood, marble, or stone above and around a fireplace.
She placed the family photos on the mantelpiece above the fireplace.
The shelf above a fireplace, often used for decorative items.
The mantelpiece was adorned with holiday decorations and candles.
mantelpieceadjective
Designed for placement on or relating to a mantelpiece.
She bought a mantelpiece mirror to hang above the fireplace.