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

Island shelving provides storage for items that would otherwise be on countertops, freeing up more space. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026

And while open shelving might seem stylish, the only thing some buyers will see is extra clutter. —Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026

As the response continued to grow, maintenance technician Mario Velazquez stepped up to build a dedicated room, complete with shelving and clothing racks, that is easily accessible to clients. —Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

Seemingly half of the testers in the gondolas (Sephora-speak for brand shelving) at their Beverly Hills location looked like they had been ransacked by zombies. —Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 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