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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Buchanan asked during a private interview following her panel discussion at Newsweek's Women's Global Impact forum. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025 Alicia’s relationship with the younger Shaad (played by Jason Weaver) was an entertaining topic during their panel discussion that also included Luke James at the Hollywood House at this year’s Essence Festival of Culture. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025 The fest also screened 40 shorts and held eight panel discussions. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025 Three national non-profit organizations are collaborating to lead the Rams’ inaugural Raise Awareness for Mental Health Game: With kickoff at 02:25 PM MST, the Cardinals will feature the pre-game panel discussion at 10:00 AM on the club level at State Farm Stadium. Brook Choulet, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2025.

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