paneling
noun
pan·el·ing
ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ 
variants
or less commonly panelling
: panels joined in a continuous surface
especially
: decorative wood panels so joined
Examples of paneling in a Sentence
The dining room had dark paneling.
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The train’s vintage carriages, originally built in France in 1929 and 1930 for the British royal family, have been meticulously restored with art deco detailing, polished mahogany paneling, and velvet and silk upholstery.
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AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
At the heart of the 15,000 square feet of living space is a soaring double-height atrium wrapped in detailed cherrywood paneling and surrounded by a series of formal salons, each with original murals, moldings, and paneling.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Most of the suites follow the design blueprint of an upscale log cabin, replete with stone fireplaces, wood paneling, and the occasional claw-foot tub.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
In the next room are the mantel and wood paneling from the Norcom house.
—Mollie Barnes, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
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AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
At the heart of the 15,000 square feet of living space is a soaring double-height atrium wrapped in detailed cherrywood paneling and surrounded by a series of formal salons, each with original murals, moldings, and paneling.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
Most of the suites follow the design blueprint of an upscale log cabin, replete with stone fireplaces, wood paneling, and the occasional claw-foot tub.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
In the next room are the mantel and wood paneling from the Norcom house.
—Mollie Barnes, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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