Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shelving
noun
/ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/
Definition
The act of placing items onto shelves or the system of shelves used for storage.
Examples
- The library’s new shelving system improved accessibility for patrons.
- He spent the Saturday afternoon organizing the shelving in his garage.
- We installed floating shelving in the living room to display decorative items.
Meaning
Shelving refers to both the physical structure of shelves used to hold objects and the process of organizing or arranging items on those shelves.
Synonyms
- racking
- storage
- shelf system
- display
