nicheshelving

noun

UK /ˈniːʃˌʃɛlvɪŋ/

US /ˈnɪtʃˌʃɛlvɪŋ/

Small shelves that fit into a little hole in the wall.

We put our books on the nicheshelving beside the fireplace.

SYNONYMS

built-in shelving alcove shelves recessed shelving wall niches niche shelves

RELATED WORDS

bookshelf alcove cubby display unit storage

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Shelving designed to fit into a recessed area of a wall.

The architect added nicheshelving to make use of the awkward corner.

3. A set of small display shelves for ornaments or collectibles.

Her figurines looked lovely on the nicheshelving in the hallway.

4. Custom shelving built into a niche for space-saving storage.

The tiny apartment relied on nicheshelving to keep things tidy.