Synonyms of shelving

shelving 1 of 2

noun

as in cabinetry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cabinetry
• armoire
• dresser
• bookcase
• wardrobe
• cabinet
• chest
• credenza
• breakfront
• secretary
• clothespress
• sideboard
• china closet
• étagère
• garderobe
• tabouret
• pie safe
• console
• cupboard
• buffet
• cuddy
• etagere
• showcase
• credence
• locker
• 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)

Examples of shelving in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Use the crevice tool to vacuum in cracks and corners, especially where the shelf meets the wall, under shelving, and where the wall meets the ceiling, which are favorite places for moths to lay eggs. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024

This is relatively spacious for a French tiny house, with a sofa, a coffee table and some shelving, as well as a wood-burning stove nearby for warmth. —New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024

Nathan James Theo 5-Shelf Modern Bookcase Amazon has tons of versatile shelving solutions, like this modern-looking wall/mount bookcase that’s ideal for narrow spaces. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024

Community Forklift is a great spot for plant pots, gardening equipment and even wire shelving for indoor growing, Kutzner says. —Brianna Crane, Axios, 7 Sep. 2024