Overmantel
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A decorative structure, usually plasterwork or carved wood, and sometimes containing a mirror, over a mantelpiece.
"Ushered into the small front room, Podson found himself restored to a habitable world. A tightly stuffed couch, chintz-covered armchairs, an overmantel mirror with swans painted on it, flowers in various vases, photos in metal frames."
- 2 a shelf over a mantelpiece wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Ushered into the small front room, Podson found himself restored to a habitable world. A tightly stuffed couch, chintz-covered armchairs, an overmantel mirror with swans painted on it, flowers in various vases, photos in metal frames."
Etymology
From over- + mantel.