shelving 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shelvingnext
as in cabinetry

Related Words

Relevance

shelving

2 of 2

verb

present participle of shelve
as in postponing
to assign to a later time let's shelve the project for now

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of shelving
Noun
Quartz counters and quite a lot of shelving and cabinetry round out the space. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 In the office on the lower level, a showroom for Atwood’s vast collection of fashion books, the team enlisted German designer Frederik Fialin to build a room within the room using surgical-grade stainless-steel shelving. — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
Harrington broke the two metatarsal bones in his right foot in the seventh game last year, shelving him for 2 1/2 months. — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 The rule formalizes the rollback announced in March 2025, effectively shelving the CTA for domestic businesses. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shelving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shelving
  1. cabinetry
  2. postponing
  3. armoire
  4. delaying
  5. dresser
Noun
  • They’re designed to accept cabinet panels that match the rest of your kitchen, so your refrigerator or dishwasher looks like part of the cabinetry rather than a stainless steel standout.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The kitchen has been updated with light-brown cabinetry and a sandy backsplash.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinetry
Verb
  • Undoubtedly, the biggest blow was the announcement that the kingdom is postponing its flagship investment conference, the Future Investment Initiative, until next year, although no exact date has been set.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Supervisor Brian Veerkamp, who will miss Tuesday’s meeting, recommended postponing the appointment to allow for a competitive selection process.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of postponing
Noun
  • Imagine a rich young thing throwing her fanciful clothes over the door of a bedroom armoire before falling into bed, makeup on, at the end of a day.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Some thrift stores may accept oversized furniture like executive desks, entertainment centers, and armoires, as well as upholstered pieces like couches and sectionals.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of armoire
Verb
  • The significance of the phase 3 data extends beyond delaying a recurrence, doctors said.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • According to the county staff report, delaying repairs for a formal bidding process could increase the risk of additional sinkholes, ground collapse and property damage.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of delaying
Noun
  • The primary bedroom has a pair of closets and enough room for a dresser and side tables, whereas the spartan second bedroom is situated on the opposite end of the apartment and is best suited for a home office or a very small child’s room.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dresser

Browse Nearby Words

shelves
shelving
shelvings
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Shelving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelving. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of shindig

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Why do we 'bury the lede?'

'Za' and 9 Other Words to Help You Win at SCRABBLE
See More

Popular

See More

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
different halloween monsters in silhouette
A Monstrous Vocab Quiz Words That Go Bump in the Night
See All