chimneypiece

See also: chimney-piece and chimney piece

English

Chimneypiece, circa 1775-1785, made of Carrara marble with gilt bronze

Alternative forms

• chimney piece, chimney-piece

Etymology

From chimney +‎ piece.

Noun

chimneypiece (plural chimneypieces)

1. A mantelpiece.
   • 2007 February 9, Wendy Moonan, “Relics of the 19th Century, in a Sentimental Mood”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     Partridge Fine Art of London has a carved and gilded rococo chimneypiece festooned with Ho-Ho birds, garlands of flowers, fruit and female masks.