shelf

/ʃɛlf/noun

A flat board attached to a wall or built into furniture, used for holding or displaying things.

Example sentences

“He reached up and took a dictionary from the top shelf.”
“Please put the cereal back on the shelf when you're done.”

The plural is 'shelves'. 'Off the shelf' means ready-made rather than custom, and 'shelf life' is how long a product stays usable.

Related words

wardrobeA tall cupboard or cabinet where you hang and store clothes.doorwayThe opening in a wall where a door is, through which people enter a room or building.kettleA container, usually made of metal and fitted with a lid, used for boiling water or cooking.fenceA barrier of wood, wire, or metal built to enclose an area or mark the boundary between two pieces of land.faucetA fitting with a valve, such as a kitchen or bathroom tap, used to start and stop the flow of water or another liquid.balconyA platform attached to the outside of a building, usually reached through an upper-floor door or window.