mantel

[US]/ˈmæntl/
[UK]/ˈmæntl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.mantelpiece
Word Forms
Pluralmantels

Phrases & Collocations

over the mantel

decorative mantel

mantel decoration

fireplace mantel

wooden mantel

Example Sentences

the mantel of a fireplace

The marble clock on the mantel-piece softly chimed the half-hour, the dog rose uneasily from the hearthrug and looked at the party at the breakfast table.

The clock on the mantel chimed midnight.

She decorated the mantel with family photos.

The mantel was made of marble.

He placed a vase of flowers on the mantel.

The mantel was adorned with Christmas stockings.

She carefully dusted the mantel.

The mantel in the living room was beautifully carved.

They hung a mirror above the mantel.

The mantel served as a focal point in the room.

He leaned against the mantel, lost in thought.

Real-world Examples

It is weird enough that you live on the mantel.

Source: Our Day Season 2

We are taking a new photo for above our mantel.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

People often place photos, clocks and knick-knacks on the mantel.

Source: Grandpa and Grandma's English and American Pronunciation Class

Jay Pritchett sitting on the mantel in the old coffee can.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

He's gonna be very upset if he's not on the mantel!

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

She was tired and her mind ticked away dully, mechanically, as the clock on the mantel.

Source: Gone with the Wind

And the clock on the mantel's stopped, lieutenant.

Source: The Woman at the Bottom of the Lake (Part 2)

There's a spot in the mirror over the mantel.

Source: Medium-rare steak

All right. One for the mantel now.

Source: Everybody Loves Raymond Season 4

The mantel and mantelpiece were manual work.

Source: Pan Pan

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