push-fit shelving

noun

UK /pʊʃ fɪt ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

US /pʊʃ fɪt ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

Shelves that you put together by pushing the pieces into each other.

We bought push-fit shelving for the garage because it was easy to assemble without tools.

SYNONYMS

tool-free shelving snap-together shelving click-together shelving modular shelving

RELATED WORDS

flat-pack furniture storage unit shelving kit assembly

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A type of shelving system where components connect by friction or interlocking joints rather than screws or bolts.

The push-fit shelving held firm once all the joints were pressed fully home.

3. Shelving designed for quick assembly and disassembly, often used in temporary or rental spaces.

For the pop-up shop, they used push-fit shelving so it could be taken down in minutes.

4. A storage solution marketed for beginners who want to avoid tools and complicated instructions.

The instructions for the push-fit shelving were just one page long.