on the shelf

phrase

: in a state of inactivity or uselessness

Examples of on the shelf in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the roaches on the dishwashing area shelves left over 100 droppings on the shelf and metal containers. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

With nine books on the shelf and a seventh season of TV based on the eighth novel already in production, the runway for the series after that point remains a question for fans. — Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026

Sales of Barbie dolls are also down after a pop in 2023 tied to the movie, and Mattel marketing leadership recently announced that the toy will be heavily rebranded as a fashion icon — with more clothes and accessories to accompany her on the shelf. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

The more practical question is whether the product on the shelf can deliver those benefits and whether your garden needs it at all. — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for on the shelf

• ourself
• bookshelf
• herself
• himself
• hisself
• itself
• meself
• myself
• nonself
• oneself
• thyself
• yourself