panel discussion

noun

: a formal discussion by a panel

Synonyms of panel discussion

• symposium
• seminar
• conference
• panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment

Recent Examples on the Web

Related Stories An invite-only audience of industry voters will attend, with a cocktail reception preceding the panel discussions. — William Earl, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026

The evening was emceed by aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe and featured a cocktail reception, a panel discussion and a screening of five documentary profiles produced by Vox Creative. — Claire White, Vox, 29 Oct. 2026

Kramer’s remarks came Wednesday during a panel discussion in a sleek high-rise in Tokyo’s Hibiya district. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Then, host Mara Davis led a panel discussion and Q&A on caregiving, medications and vaccines, Medicare, and estate planning. — Kiersten Willis, AJC.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panel discussion

• byelorussian
• belorussian
• repercussion
• concussion
• percussion
• russian