Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

overmantel

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.08 in modern English

Syllables: over-man-tel
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorative structure, usually plasterwork or carved wood, and sometimes containing a mirror, over a mantelpiece.

Example Sentences

"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."
"She strode to the fireplace and examined a lidded crystal vase on the overmantel."

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English mantel English overmantel From over- + mantel.

Inflected Forms

overmantels (plural)

Questions

What does overmantel mean?: A decorative structure, usually plasterwork or carved wood, and sometimes containing a mirror, over a mantelpiece.
Where does overmantel come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English mantel English overmantel From over- + mantel.

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