shelves

[shelvz] / ʃɛlvz /

NOUN

jutting, flat area or piece

Synonyms

STRONGEST

counter cupboard ledge rack

STRONG

bank bracket console mantelpiece mantle reef ridge rock shallow shoal

VERB

defer, postpone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

freeze give up mothball prolong put off suspend waive

STRONG

delay dismiss drop hold pigeonhole prorogue scrub sideline stay table

WEAK

hang up hold off hold over hold up lay aside put aside put on back burner put on hold put on ice slow up tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue go

STRONG

advance

WEAK

carry out do go ahead

Example Sentences

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Her new book, which hit bookshop shelves this month, is a pivot for the author.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

"It's an incredible amount of money which will make such a difference and replenish our empty shelves," said Rachel.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Bayer has said that it could pull Roundup from shelves if it continued to face a torrent of litigation associated with the product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

A well-known pharmacy in Catia La Mar was left with its glass doors shattered and its shelves empty, though authorities could not confirm if looting took place.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The thing about this room was that the books didn’t stop on the shelves.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova