snap-together shelving

noun

UK /snæp təˈɡɛðə ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

US /snæp təˈɡɛðər ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/

Shelves that you put together by pushing the pieces until they click.

We bought snap-together shelving for the garage because it was easy to assemble.

SYNONYMS

click-together shelving modular shelving interlocking shelving push-fit shelving

RELATED WORDS

storage unit bookcase shelf assembly plastic shelving

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A type of storage furniture sold in flat packs that requires no tools.

The snap-together shelving arrived in a flat box and took ten minutes to build.

3. Shelving designed for temporary or rental spaces that can be taken apart quickly.

For the rented flat, snap-together shelving was perfect since we could move it easily.

4. A children's toy storage system made of colorful plastic pieces.

The playroom had snap-together shelving for all the toys.