permanentshelves
nounUK /ˈpɜːmənənt ʃɛlvz/
US /ˈpɜːrmənənt ʃɛlvz/
Shelves that are fixed in place and cannot be moved.
We keep the heavy books on the permanent shelves in the living room.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Shelves that stay in a store all year and are not part of a temporary display.
The seasonal candy was moved off the permanent shelves after the holiday.
3. Shelves in a library that hold the main collection rather than a special exhibit.
The librarian returned the reference books to the permanent shelves.
4. Shelves that are meant to last a long time and are not taken down.
The shop installed permanent shelves instead of using cardboard boxes.