SHELVES
/ˈʃɛlvz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SHELVES
A flat, rigid structure, fixed at right angles to a wall or forming a part of a cabinet, desk etc., and used to support, store or display objects.
The capacity of such an object
"a shelf of videos"
A projecting ledge that resembles such an object.
To place on a shelf.
"The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."
To set aside; to quit or postpone.
"They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."
To furnish with shelves.
"to shelve a closet or a library"
Synonyms of SHELVES
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SHELVES in a Sentence
- "a shelf of videos"
- "The library needs volunteers to help shelve books."
- "They shelved the entire project when they heard how much it would cost."
- "to shelve a closet or a library"
Word Details
Is SHELVES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SHELVES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SHELVES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for SHELVES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | h | e | l | v | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SHELVES
52 words from the letters in SHELVES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use SHELVES in Word Games
SHELVES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SHELVES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SHELVES to find 52 additional valid words.