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

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

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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.

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In February, BP launched a major pivot back to its more profitable oil and gas business, shelving its once industry-leading targets on reducing carbon emissions and slashing clean energy investment.

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

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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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