shelving

[shel-ving]

noun

1. material for shelves.

2. shelves collectively.

shelving

/ ˈʃɛlvɪŋ /

noun

1. material for making shelves

2. a set of shelves; shelves collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of shelving¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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But shelving the cooking show is not an easy decision either - and not only because it could cause uproar among fans.

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From the outside, the Team Associated trailer looked like a glorified tin can, but inside it was furnished with crisp white shelving and a treasure trove of motor parts.

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And on Lonely, which she performed live in a special show at the BBC's Maida Vale studios on Wednesday, she opens up about how shelving them made her lose her confidence.

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The charity is crowd funding for the money to pay for things like flooring, signage, and shelving to store their supplies.

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