English · Daily Life
shelves
/ʃelvz/
[/ʃelvz/]
plural of shelf
Beginnernoun
Definition
Shelves is the irregular plural of shelf, flat boards fixed to a wall or in a cupboard to hold things.
Example
The books filled all the shelves.
The books filled all the shelves.
Etymology
From Middle English 'shelfe'; the 'f' changes to 'ves' in the plural.
How & Where It’s Used
Common around the home.