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 redesign gutted the inauthentic interiors and added wood paneling, green leather banquettes, and terrazzo flooring.
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Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Throughout the house, the original heart‑redwood trim and paneling were preserved and, in many cases, painted on the advice of Haley’s designer, Virginia Scofield.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The club’s iconic lunette windows (as seen on Paramount+ series, Landman) offer unique city views, with oil paintings and floor-to-ceiling wood-paneling dialing up the charm.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Mary Winston Nicklin, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Throughout the house, the original heart‑redwood trim and paneling were preserved and, in many cases, painted on the advice of Haley’s designer, Virginia Scofield.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The club’s iconic lunette windows (as seen on Paramount+ series, Landman) offer unique city views, with oil paintings and floor-to-ceiling wood-paneling dialing up the charm.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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