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 inaugural event brings together ballroom, film, drag, cabaret, wellness activities, panel discussions, visual and performing arts and nightlife under one umbrella. Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images Amodei repeated his concerns during a panel discussion with Benioff on Tuesday and was followed by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 At a panel discussion featuring several Fallout creatives in August, Pink discussed the myriad challenges of conjuring a wide range of looks for the show’s dystopian world. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026 The focus this year is on tasting Festbiers, a fine and timely showcase for maltiness, and there will be live music, panel discussions from farmers and brewers and food in the form of smashburgers, pulled pork and vegan brats. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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