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

This includes butcher block countertops, cabinetry, some shelving, a sink, and space for a fridge/freezer and other appliances. —Adam Williams june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2025

Solid doors, sturdy shelving, and quality hardware instantly make a home feel more custom and substantial. —Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 June 2025

Next door is the kitchen, with minimal shelving, a red-tile backsplash and a pass-through window to the dining room. —Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 16 May 2025

While capacity is an important focus, consider the interior layout, storage bins, adjustability of the interior shelving, door bins, and freezer layout to ensure the fridge will adequately fit a typical grocery haul. —Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025

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