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

Inside, the walls and floors are finished with wood-grain paneling, with tons of bare wall space begging to be built out with shelving, pegboard, or a workbench. —Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024

There’s a charming breakfast nook, custom shelving for books, and prep space for lovely meals that the family likely prepares for loved ones. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024

Nearby is the kitchen, which features a breakfast bar for two, plus a lot of shelving and some cabinetry. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024

Girard changed their usual measurements to fit his art objects and left the spaces open (without sheetrock) to serve as shelving. —Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

shelving

noun

shelv·​ing

ˈshel-viŋ

: material to make shelves from

also : the shelves themselves