shelving

American  

[shel-ving] / ˈʃɛl vɪŋ /

noun

1. material for shelves.

2. shelves collectively.

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shelving British  

/ ˈʃɛlvɪŋ /

noun

1. material for making shelves

2. a set of shelves; shelves collectively

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Etymology

Origin of shelving

First recorded in 1625–35; shelve ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A lot of it’s reclaimed stuff, and he put really cool metal shelving up to make a jam wall.

From The Wall Street Journal

Screens and shelving units provided a taste of the privacy for workers that Propst sought.

From The Wall Street Journal

With a roomy 18 cubic feet, it holds far more than you’d expect and stays easy to organize thanks to generous shelving and a bright LED light.

From Salon

He and his team spent the first few years slashing divisions, canceling TV programs and contracts, and shelving movies.

From Los Angeles Times

Stringer built most of the studio’s interior himself, save for select furnishings and an Ikea shelving unit he painted cobalt blue to match the room’s colorful aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times

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