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

Kitchens Both of our experts say the kitchen is the first place to look for opportunities to use open shelving. —Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026

Beyond the benefits, professional designers caution against open shelving. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026

The 2017 two-bedroom residence or vacation rental features open shelving, a wood stove, a kitchen with flat-front cabinets, and a downstairs with a double bunk room, a laundry, and an extra space. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Mar. 2026

Castlery’s Crescent dresser combines drawer storage with open space shelving to make a bold statement in the bedroom or the living room. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Mar. 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