panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist 

: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Entertainment Weekly speaks with Drag Race season 16 alum Plane Jane about why she was cast on Project Runway and her judging clash with panelist Law Roach. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026

The free, one-hour event on August 10 will bring together panelists from each of the organizations to discuss insights into their programs, eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and tips for creating standout applications. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 27 July 2026

In narrow, contested votes, panelists voted to allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture the peptides, despite scant evidence on safety and efficacy. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 27 July 2026

On Washington Week With The Atlantic, panelists joined to discuss some of the frustration from Republican lawmakers, voters, and conservative media. — The Editors, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

panel entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panelist

• analyst
• annalist
• psychoanalyst

Kids Definition

panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst 

: a member of a panel