open-shelf

[oh-puhn-shelf]

adjective

1. open-stack.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-shelf¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

A: The type of sink vanity I recommend for small bathrooms is an open-style or open-shelf vanity.

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Open-shelf pieces aren’t ideal for storing pants and sweaters, but they can be handy for baskets and shoes.

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The books were taken from the open-shelf room.

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The open-shelf plan cannot be established in the Sunday school, for the room is usually too small, the time of the session is too brief, and the work of the school too important to allow interruption.

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To stimulate all students, Ransom thought up the university's now-abuilding $4,000,000 "academic center," containing an open-shelf library of 250,000 books.

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