Shelf: meaning, definitions and examples

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shelf

 

[ สƒษ›lf ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in a library

A flat length of wood or rigid material, attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, that provides a surface for the storage or display of objects.

Synonyms

ledge, rack, stand

Examples of usage

  • He placed the book back on the shelf.
  • The shelves were filled with various items.
Context #2 | Noun

in a store

A flat, horizontal surface on which items are placed.

Synonyms

counter, display, rack

Examples of usage

  • The products on the shelf need to be restocked.
  • The shelf in the store held a variety of products.
Context #3 | Verb

put away

To place or arrange items on a shelf or shelves.

Synonyms

put away, stock, store

Examples of usage

  • She shelved the books after reading them.
  • He shelved the boxes neatly in the storage room.

Translations

Translations of the word "shelf" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prateleira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเฅ‡เคฒเฅเคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Regal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pรณล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃš (ใŸใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉtagรจre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท raf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๋ฐ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ police

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polica

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆžถๅญ (jiร zi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ polica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hilla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™f

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estante

Etymology

The word 'shelf' originated from the Old English word 'scelf' which meant 'a planed board, a ledge'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to a flat surface for storage. Shelves have been used throughout history in various forms, from simple wooden planks to intricate shelving units in modern homes and stores.

See also: shelve.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,597 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.