noun
- a shelf above a fireplace
- the decorative framework around a fireplace
Examples
- She placed family photos on the mantel.
- The wooden mantel was carved with intricate designs.
- Christmas stockings hung from the mantel.
- The antique clock sat prominently on the mantel.
- They decorated the mantel with garland for the holidays.
- The marble mantel was the focal point of the living room.