1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The kitchen has quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for its size, plus a small breakfast bar/work area that seats two.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
The slim metal shelving unit can be tucked between fixtures, such as the vanity and toilet.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Shelves Unless there’s a visible layer of dust on an open shelving unit, no one will notice if they haven’t been cleaned in a while.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Walls can be used for bins and shelving, peg boards for tools, and even hooks for bikes or athletic equipment.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
The kitchen has quite a lot of cabinetry and shelving for its size, plus a small breakfast bar/work area that seats two.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025
The slim metal shelving unit can be tucked between fixtures, such as the vanity and toilet.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Shelves Unless there’s a visible layer of dust on an open shelving unit, no one will notice if they haven’t been cleaned in a while.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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 Jan. 2025.
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