Synonyms of shelving

shelving 1 of 2

noun

as in cabinetry

Related Words

• cabinetry
• armoire
• dresser
• bookcase
• wardrobe
• cabinet
• chest
• credenza
• secretary
• clothespress
• sideboard
• china closet
• étagère
• garderobe
• pie safe
• console
• breakfront
• cupboard
• buffet
• cuddy
• showcase
• locker
• credence
• vitrine
• taboret
• closet
• hutch
• press

shelving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of shelve

as in postponing

to assign to a later time

let's shelve the project for now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• postponing
• delaying
• deferring
• holding over
• waiting
• putting off
• suspending
• holding off (on)
• laying over
• putting over
• holding up
• remitting
• pausing
• hesitating
• lengthening
• stretching (out)
• retarding
• slowing
• prolonging
• extending
• staying
• protracting
• detaining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• doing
• working (on)
• dealing (with)
• acting
• deciding (upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shelving

Noun

Ultra-Industrial Kitchen Ultra-industrial kitchens often have a cold and unfinished look due to their commercial-looking hood, open metal shelving, and concrete-looking counters, Brien says. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 June 2026

Now, open shelving replaces the upper cabinets, keeping sight lines open rather than walling them in with doors. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Verb

Elsewhere in the open-plan ground floor, which includes a living area, dining area, kitchen, and family room, Freudenberger placed various custom shelving units with abundant storage. — Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026

The Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization quickly followed suit, shelving the project that had been in the works for over a decade and ruffling feathers at the state level and among business leaders. — Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026