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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The space feels like a luxurious living room with a fireplace, dark wood paneling and a collection of personal art. — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Raw plaster walls, original tiles, and wall paneling remain deliberately visible. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Shelving and wood paneling run through the two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus there's a study on this floor too. — New Atlas, 19 July 2026

Ours was launched in 2021 and conveys a stately elegance, with spacious cabins, marble bathrooms, polished brass fittings, and rich mahogany paneling. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for paneling

• annulling
• channeling

Kids Definition

paneling

noun

pan·​el·​ing

ˈpan-ᵊl-iŋ

: panels joined in a continuous surface