shelves
word · lemma: shelf
/ˈʃɛɫvz/
shelvz
/ʃˈɛlvz/
shelvz
Definition
Flat, horizontal surfaces, usually fixed to a wall or inside a cupboard, used for storing or displaying things. "Shelves" is the plural form of "shelf."
Usage & Nuances
"Shelves" is always plural; the singular is "shelf." Common collocations: "bookshelves," "on the shelves," "put up shelves." Used for both physical objects and sometimes metaphorically ("life on the shelves" = inactive).
Spanish: estantes - repisasPortuguese (BR): prateleiras - estantesPortuguese (PT): prateleiras - estantesChinese (Simplified): 架子Chinese (Traditional): 架子Hindi: शेल्व्स (रैक)Arabic: أرففBengali: তাকগুলোRussian: полкиJapanese: 棚（たな）Vietnamese: kệKorean: 선반들Turkish: raflarUrdu: شیلفیںIndonesian: rak
Example Sentences
There are many shelves in the library.
basic
Please put the dishes on the shelves.
basic
The store puts new products on the front shelves.
basic
My books are scattered everywhere—I really need more shelves.
natural
We put up some shelves for our plants by the window.
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Those empty shelves mean the store is out of stock.
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