1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
The nightstand has deep drawers and built-in USB ports, while the double-sided wardrobe and adjustable white oak shelving show that Fritz understands the assignment – storage space isn’t optional.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Tired of open shelving showcasing all of your clutter?
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
The five-bedroom features wood floors, a modern kitchen with open shelving and a beverage fridge, and a lower-level apartment with private entry.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
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Weekend projects such as painting, installing shelving, or replacing a fixture are simple places to start.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
The nightstand has deep drawers and built-in USB ports, while the double-sided wardrobe and adjustable white oak shelving show that Fritz understands the assignment – storage space isn’t optional.
—Stefan Ionescu
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Tired of open shelving showcasing all of your clutter?
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 May 2026
The five-bedroom features wood floors, a modern kitchen with open shelving and a beverage fridge, and a lower-level apartment with private entry.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for shelving
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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