- plural of shelf.
shelves
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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If you’ve ever noticed those locks on drugstore shelves, you’ve seen their research at work.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Supermarket shelves have been wiped clean as residents stock up on supplies ahead of the typhoon.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“To get new products to shelves very quickly, it really depends on the company,” Bank of America analyst Anna Lizzul said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
But attitudes appear to be shifting as temperatures climb, with cooling units flying off shelves.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Someone at the end of the shelves, fidgeting and staring.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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