1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
The kitchen has lots of cabinetry and shelving, plus there's also a dining table/desk installed.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
The interior is dark and moody with green leather booths, brass shelving and dark wood.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The low version measures nearly five inches in height, making the shallow form easy to place on open shelving, a countertop, or under a bathroom sink.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
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Noun
These items are durable, age well, and can be used to style everything from kitchen open shelving to living room bookcases.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026
The kitchen has lots of cabinetry and shelving, plus there's also a dining table/desk installed.
—New Atlas, 8 June 2026
The interior is dark and moody with green leather booths, brass shelving and dark wood.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 6 June 2026
The low version measures nearly five inches in height, making the shallow form easy to place on open shelving, a countertop, or under a bathroom sink.
—Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for shelving
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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