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 two-day event celebrates physical, mental and emotional health by hosting fitness activities, panel discussions, cooking demos, exhibitions, classes and live music. Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Sep. 2025 During an invitation-only panel discussion before the concert for the media, farmers, organizers and other guests, musicians and Minnesota farmers highlighted the importance of events like Farm Aid in supporting family farmers across the country. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025 The dinner concluded with a panel discussion facilitated by Crozier with Boyz II Men members. Carin Schoppmeyer, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2025 Bridging the divide After dinner, attendees heard directly from the honorees during a panel discussion moderated by Pulitzer award-winning journalist and former Detroit Free Press editorial page editor Stephen Henderson. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 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 29 Sep. 2025.

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