1. a shelf above a fireplace, typically part of a mantelpiece

Examples

• She placed the family photos on the mantelshelf.
• The antique clock sat prominently on the mantelshelf.
• Christmas stockings hung from hooks below the mantelshelf.
• He dusted the mantelshelf carefully around the decorative vases.
• The mantelshelf was made of carved oak to match the room’s decor.
• Candles flickered on the mantelshelf, creating a warm atmosphere.