shelvings

noun

plural of shelving
as in wardrobes

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  1. wardrobes
  2. armoires
  3. cabinets
Noun
  • Three additional bedrooms include one with custom cabinetry and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Originally made for outdoor work, these practical coats have found their way onto runways and into everyday wardrobes.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of wardrobes
Noun
  • Some thrift stores may accept oversized furniture like executive desks, entertainment centers, and armoires, as well as upholstered pieces like couches and sectionals.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the rise of flatscreen TVs made large armoires irrelevant once they were no longer needed to conceal bulkier displays.
    — Brandon Presser, Bloomberg, 22 May 2026
Definition of armoires
Noun
  • This could be the walkway in a galley-style kitchen, or the space between lower cabinets and the kitchen island, for example.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Display cabinets peaked at 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) for around six hours overnight Monday, with some even catching fire.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of cabinets
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