panel discussion

noun

Synonyms of panel discussionnext
: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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The shows were announced and teased as part of two separate panel discussions to open Wednesday’s AI on the Lot conference, which took place on the Amazon MGM Studios lot in Culver City and was keynoted by Albert Cheng, Amazon MGM Studios’ chief operating officer. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 May 2026 The Detroit Chamber of Commerce organizes the conference each year, an event that features keynote speakers, panel discussions and debates. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 May 2026 Speakers and panel discussions on the arts, culture and democracy in the auditorium. Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026 During a panel discussion at an Emmy consideration event last April, the professional dancer credited Dancing with the Stars with changing the way people perceive dancers over the years. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panel discussion was in 1936

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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panel%20discussion. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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