1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
Examples of shelving in a Sentence
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Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
Several of these museum-quality pieces are carefully displayed in their home via custom shelving in the family room, living room, and beyond.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
Ulma said the store is in a space that has been vacant for a while and the shelving is made of wood from West Bend.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
Parts purchased today can be used interchangeably with those from 1960, when the shelving first went into production.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
And closet shelving can be adjusted at will, without any tools.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
The unsanitary areas included: the side of the back merchandiser; the soda syrup rack; dry storage shelves; floor and all containers in the storage area hallway; walk-in fan covers and all shelving.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2024
To channel the color's energy-inducing powers without going too bold, try it as an unexpected pop behind open shelving.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024
Charlotte Perriand, Nuage shelving unit, 1940 6. Unknown, monobloc chair, 20th century
7.
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Noun
There’s also a storage box that doubles as a side table, display shelving, and some textile accessories like a mousepad, rug, and a throw.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
Several of these museum-quality pieces are carefully displayed in their home via custom shelving in the family room, living room, and beyond.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
Ulma said the store is in a space that has been vacant for a while and the shelving is made of wood from West Bend.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2024
Parts purchased today can be used interchangeably with those from 1960, when the shelving first went into production.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
And closet shelving can be adjusted at will, without any tools.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024
The unsanitary areas included: the side of the back merchandiser; the soda syrup rack; dry storage shelves; floor and all containers in the storage area hallway; walk-in fan covers and all shelving.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 Feb. 2024
To channel the color's energy-inducing powers without going too bold, try it as an unexpected pop behind open shelving.
—Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2024
Charlotte Perriand, Nuage shelving unit, 1940 6. Unknown, monobloc chair, 20th century
7.
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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