Synonyms for

Shelving

Verb / ˈʃelvɪŋ / Another word for shelving — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of placing items on shelves or the shelves themselves.

Synonyms & similar words

postpone putoff defer setback table remit prorogue shelve holdover putover shelves storage racks cabinets bookcases cupboards cases display stands units bookshelves archives depositories repositories stockrooms wardrobes pantries closets buffets

Example sentences

  1. I need to buy some new shelving for my garage.
  2. The store rearranged their shelving to make more space.
  3. She placed the books neatly on the shelving.
  4. The shelving in the pantry helped her stay organized.
  5. He built custom shelving for his vinyl record collection.

Quotes

  • "A room without books is like a body without a soul." - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." - Charles William Eliot
  • "A library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." - Henry Ward Beecher

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