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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The event followed last September’s launch of the Decade of Youth Well-Being, which Harry joined in New York City, participating in a panel discussion and speaking about the initiative. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025 Vogel was speaking during an onstage panel discussion about the future of digital media in the age of AI. Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 Each will start with a happy hour and a panel discussion to help educate attendees on different aspects of cocktailing and food pairings. Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 The panel discussion topic is the state of college football. Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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