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

Mobile shelving In the season premiere, Reacher gets into a fight in the basement of Philadelphia’s gorgeous Parkway Central Library. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

The upright freezer had an ice accumulation on shelving and walls. — Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Open Shelving Just say no to open shelving, states Jade Joyner. — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

This features two single beds in a bunk-style layout, along with some storage shelving. — New Atlas, 16 Sep. 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