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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Inside, the tunnels are lined with white paneling and multi-colored lights.
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Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Parisian-style paneling, custom millwork, and soaring ceilings transport you to the City of Light, while the expansive windows beyond spotlight the surrounding waterways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
On the ground floor, a dining area is lined with rosewood paneling, and is separated only by its color palette from the living area.
—Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Elements such as lamps, wood paneling and tableware from 1925 are displayed alongside their contemporary counterparts.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
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Hadley Hitson, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Parisian-style paneling, custom millwork, and soaring ceilings transport you to the City of Light, while the expansive windows beyond spotlight the surrounding waterways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
On the ground floor, a dining area is lined with rosewood paneling, and is separated only by its color palette from the living area.
—Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Elements such as lamps, wood paneling and tableware from 1925 are displayed alongside their contemporary counterparts.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for paneling
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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