Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary Cite Meaning of shelf paper Find definitions for: shelf' pa"per Pronunciation: [key] paper used for covering shelves, esp. those of a cupboard or kitchen cabinet. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. shelf mark shell Related Content Daily Word Quiz: persiflage Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language