adj

shelved

Shelved (adj) means fitted with shelves. Example: “The library has row after row of shelved books.”

adj

Fitted with shelves.

"The library has row after row of shelved books."

Put on hold or abandoned, usually for the foreseeable future.

"The merger was shelved after the board raised concerns."

"Her plans for a sequel were shelved when the studio pulled funding."

How to Use Shelved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "has shelves" or, more commonly, "postponed/dropped indefinitely," as with a project or plan.

Common pairings

a shelved project shelved plans quietly shelved

Word Forms

more shelved comparative, most shelved superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “shelved” mean?

The word “shelved” means fitted with shelves. In plain terms, either "has shelves" or, more commonly, "postponed/dropped indefinitely," as with a project or plan.

How do you use “shelved” in a sentence?

Here is “shelved” used in a sentence: “The library has row after row of shelved books.”

What part of speech is “shelved”?

“Shelved” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “shelved” have?

“Shelved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: fitted with shelves.