overmantel
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A shelf or decorative panel above a fireplace that holds mirrors and decorations
- noun
- /ˈoʊvərˌmæntəl/
- Specialized
:
sobremantel
- She placed a mirror on the overmantel.
- overmantel looking glass
Examples
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The ornate overmantel displayed a large, gilded mirror above the fireplace.
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She placed family photos on the overmantel to decorate the living room.
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The Victorian house featured an elaborate wooden overmantel with carved floral designs.
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The overmantel was beautifully carved.
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The ornate overmantel above the fireplace beautifully frames the large mirror it supports.
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In the living room, the intricately carved overmantel showcases various decorative objects.
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She decided to hang an antique painting on the overmantel, making it a focal point in the room.
How Ornate
Surface Forms
overmantel singular
overmantels plural
Morphology
Etymology
Overmantel comes from over 'above' and mantel 'the shelf above a fireplace'. So an overmantel is the decorative section or shelf put above the mantel to hold mirrors, pictures, or ornaments.