shelving
Americannoun
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material for making shelves
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a set of shelves; shelves collectively
Etymology
Origin of shelving
Example Sentences
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Other transgressions there included urine contamination from rodents on food packaging and shelving, inadequate cleaning standards and structural defects allowing pest entry.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Teeming documents charting the rich subsoil of what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo fill nearly 500 metres of shelving at the AfricaMuseum in Tervuren, outside the Belgian capital.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
The primary suite is completed by two huge walk-in closets, one of which is complete with a built-in vanity, while both feature light-up shelving.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
A shell-adorned mirror anchors the wall facing the windows and built-in shelving, making the room feel larger.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
A man checks a sheet, pulls the specified packs from shelving, and swings them up onto the counter.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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