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Shelf Definition & Meaning

1. A flat horizontal surface used for storing or displaying objects.

Example: I placed the books on the shelf in alphabetical order.

2. A ledge or projection that resembles a shelf.

Example: The cliff had a narrow shelf where we could rest and enjoy the view.

3. A geological formation that resembles a shelf, such as a continental shelf.

Example: The oil rig was built on the edge of the continental shelf.

4. A level in a hierarchy or ranking system.

Example: She was promoted to a higher shelf in the company after her hard work was recognized.

5. A storage area in a library or archive where books or documents are kept.

Example: The rare books are kept in a special shelf in the library's archives.

Examples of the word shelf used in sentences.

  • The store has a big shelf full of different types of cereal.
  • I need to buy some new shelf brackets to fix my broken shelf.
  • He climbed up the ladder to reach the highest shelf in the library.
  • My favorite book is on the top shelf.
  • Can you please put the dishes on the kitchen shelf?
  • Could you please pass me that jar on the top shelf?
  • I found the recipe for my favorite dish on the bottom shelf of my cookbook collection.
  • I need to rearrange the books on my shelf to make room for my new ones.
  • The picture frame fell off the shelf and shattered into pieces.
  • The shelf in my kitchen is full of spices and cooking ingredients.
  • I rearranged my kitchen shelf to make room for the new cookware.
  • The bookstore has a wide selection of books on the history shelf.
  • My collection of vinyl records is displayed on the custom-made shelf in my bedroom.
  • The vase fell off the shelf and shattered into a million pieces.
  • I need to get a ladder to reach the top shelf in the closet.
  • The librarian directed her to the shelf marked "classics" where she found a well-worn copy of Jane Eyre.
  • The antique vase sat proudly on the highest shelf in the room, out of reach of curious children.
  • He was always adding to his collection of vinyl records, stacking them neatly on the shelf beside his turntable.
  • The kitchen was cluttered with ingredients, so she cleared some space on the shelf for her cookbook.
  • She reached up to the top shelf to grab the dusty old book she had been meaning to read.
  • The scientist sifted through various chemical compounds on the lab shelf, searching for the perfect solution to her experiment.
  • The grocery store shelves were practically empty after the holiday rush.
  • Despite having a packed bookshelf, Jack always seems to find room for one more novel.
  • My grandmother's antique tea set is proudly displayed on the top shelf of the china cabinet.
  • In order to access the top shelf, Sarah had to stand on her tiptoes and stretch her arms as far as they could go.
  • The immaculate shelf of rare books in the library was the envy of every bibliophile.
  • I have an extensive collection of antique pottery displayed on the top shelf of my living room.
  • The company's financial reports sit gathering dust on the shelf, ignored by upper management.
  • The chef reached up to the top shelf to grab the spices he needed to finish the meal.
  • The shelves in the supermarket are stocked with an abundance of fresh produce every day.
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