panel discussion

noun

: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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At a panel discussion at Carnegie Hall in 1999, Dohnányi got into a minor fracas with his esteemed colleague Pierre Boulez over the distinctive tone of French bassoons. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025 After the lecture, Benchley will be joined by shark researchers Dovi Kacev and Brendan Talwar from Scripps Oceanography for a panel discussion about shark science, ocean storytelling and what lies ahead. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025 Carscoops reports Toyota announced the decision during a panel discussion ahead of the Japan Mobility Show, which opens to the public on October 31 in Tokyo. Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025 In addition to receiving the honor, the Mexican superstar will participate in a panel discussion during Latin Music Week. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Oct. 2025.

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