1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Often equipped with shelving and a hanging rod, a hall closet is an excellent place to keep these items.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
In the main bedroom, Franco placed the bed within the alcova and built wardrobes with open shelving.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Its living room is a highlight, with the shelving and entertainment center offering lots of storage.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The restaurant was in violation of 11 standards, including employees cutting sushi with bare hands and rusted shelving in a prep unit.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Often equipped with shelving and a hanging rod, a hall closet is an excellent place to keep these items.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
In the main bedroom, Franco placed the bed within the alcova and built wardrobes with open shelving.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Its living room is a highlight, with the shelving and entertainment center offering lots of storage.
—New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shelving
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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