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

Differentiate your cabinets Whether by using a different material like stainless steel, a collection of dramatic colors, or mixing open shelving with closed shelving, creating variety by mixing up your cabinets can add personality to a kitchen plan regardless of the square footage. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026

The kitchen itself is equipped with a double sink, an oven and four-burner cooktop, a full-size fridge/freezer, and quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for a tiny house, with butcher block countertops. —New Atlas, 11 May 2026

Replacing flimsy closet shelving, adding adjustable pantry shelves, or installing hooks can turn cluttered spaces into organized ones and improve everyday routines. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 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

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