paneling

noun

pan·​el·​ing ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce paneling (audio)
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for paneling

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of paneling was in 1610

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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

paneling

noun
pan·​el·​ing
ˈpan-ᵊl-iŋ
: panels joined in a continuous surface

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