shelfroom en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)kelH- Proto-Indo-European *(s)kel(H)-p-der. Proto-Germanic *skelfōder. Proto-West Germanic *skelfu:der. Proto-West Germanic *skilfijā Old English sċylfe? Middle English schelfe English shelf Proto-Indo-European *Hrew-? Proto-Indo-European *(H)rewH-der. Proto-Germanic *rūmą Proto-West Germanic *rūm Old English rūm Middle English roum English room English shelfroom From shelf + room.
Meanings
- (countable) A room fitted with shelves for storage.
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(uncountable) Shelving space.
The library requires more shelfroom to accommodate its new holdings.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shelfrooms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |