shelving

1 of 3

noun (1)

shelv·​ing ˈshel-viŋ 

1

: a sloping surface or place

2

: the state or degree of sloping

shelving

2 of 3

noun (2)

1

: material for shelves

2

: shelves

shelving

3 of 3

present participle of shelve

Examples of shelving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

All rooms are wheelchair accessible with 36-inch wide interior doors; lowered peepholes, closet rods, and shelving; and ADA-compliant transfer or roll-in showers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Everything inside Olive Tree is on sale as Riley tries to empty out the storefront, including the shop’s tables, shelving, displays, baskets and decor. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

Open Shelving Install open shelving sparingly, advises interior designer Rebekah Murphy. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 2 Sep. 2026

The key to making open shelving work and not feel cluttered is to strategically place beautiful, everyday items rather than overcrowding. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Aug. 2026

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