shelving

1 of 2

noun (1)

shelv·​ing ˈshel-viŋ 

1

: a sloping surface or place

2

: the state or degree of sloping

shelving

2 of 2

noun (2)

1

: material for shelves

2

: shelves

Examples of shelving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The couple chose not to install shelving or upper cabinets, creating a more open environment. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025

Add Built-In Storage Cluttered countertops are typically the result of a lack of storage, so Flynn suggests maximizing space and improving organization by installing recessed shelving on the side wall by the vanity. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025

French door and four-door flex models are ideal for wide shelving and drawer accessibility, while side-by-side designs can work well in narrower kitchens. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025

Photo : Nina Poon for Corcoran A bedroom tucked behind the kitchen has built-in shelving and its own bath. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1678, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shelving

• delving

Kids Definition

shelving

noun

shelv·​ing

ˈshel-viŋ

: material to make shelves from

also : the shelves themselves