paneling
noun
pan·el·ing
ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ 
variants
or less commonly panelling
: panels joined in a continuous surface
especially
: decorative wood panels so joined
Examples of paneling in a Sentence
The dining room had dark paneling.
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Inside, indirect light bathes the alder-wood paneling in warmth and tranquility.
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Sneakers can be a summer shoe when they’re equipped with breathable raffia paneling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 June 2026
In the living room, for instance, nickel-gap paneling (which is painted Sherwin-Williams’ Pure White, SW 7005) adds character, while in the dining room, grass cloth wallpaper provides a warm, textured backdrop.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
They’re modeled after the brand’s ever-popular Barreda sneakers, complete with leather and suede paneling and a cushiony foam insole that’s plenty comfortable, according to reviewers.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
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Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Sneakers can be a summer shoe when they’re equipped with breathable raffia paneling.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 June 2026
In the living room, for instance, nickel-gap paneling (which is painted Sherwin-Williams’ Pure White, SW 7005) adds character, while in the dining room, grass cloth wallpaper provides a warm, textured backdrop.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
They’re modeled after the brand’s ever-popular Barreda sneakers, complete with leather and suede paneling and a cushiony foam insole that’s plenty comfortable, according to reviewers.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for paneling
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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