1
: a sloping surface or place
2
: the state or degree of sloping
Examples of shelving in a Sentence
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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
One large room is lined by a series of floor-to-ceiling shelving units, and there is a spacious dressing room, as might be expected in the residence of one of fashion’s most famous names.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Prices range from £6,000 for a large shelving unit and set of 30 antique pots, sold as a collection, to £11,000 for a set of vintage Henning Kjaernulf chairs and £2,000 for a kilim, or wool rug.
—Sarah Rappaport, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024
Each unit easily velcros around a rod and features five cubbies for extra shelving, taking advantage of vertical unused space in your closet instead of over-stuffing it with hangers.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
Noun
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
One large room is lined by a series of floor-to-ceiling shelving units, and there is a spacious dressing room, as might be expected in the residence of one of fashion’s most famous names.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024
Prices range from £6,000 for a large shelving unit and set of 30 antique pots, sold as a collection, to £11,000 for a set of vintage Henning Kjaernulf chairs and £2,000 for a kilim, or wool rug.
—Sarah Rappaport, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024
Each unit easily velcros around a rod and features five cubbies for extra shelving, taking advantage of vertical unused space in your closet instead of over-stuffing it with hangers.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelving. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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