1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
How To Store Your Barware Properly Store your glassware upright or inverted based on your setup, but always use clean, padded or lined shelving to prevent chips and scratches.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Inspectors found heavy dust and debris accumulation on the surround fan and on the shelving above the prep table.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The right bathroom organizer, whether a freestanding cart or an in-shower shelving system, can set aside nooks and crannies for every component of your 12-step hair care routine.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This microwave rack adds extra shelving and hooks to your counter space.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
How To Store Your Barware Properly Store your glassware upright or inverted based on your setup, but always use clean, padded or lined shelving to prevent chips and scratches.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Inspectors found heavy dust and debris accumulation on the surround fan and on the shelving above the prep table.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The right bathroom organizer, whether a freestanding cart or an in-shower shelving system, can set aside nooks and crannies for every component of your 12-step hair care routine.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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 30 Sep. 2025.
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