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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Arched trellises Hagerty built out of bent hog paneling give climbing vegetables sturdy support—and beautify the space.
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Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
That likely means the luxury finishings, leather seats and glossy wood paneling will remain intact.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The interior measures 10 sq m (107 sq ft), and consists of two levels finished in spruce paneling, with vinyl flooring.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
The company preserved Pan Am logos and gold paneling, and restored the original reflecting pools.
—Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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Johanna Silver, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
That likely means the luxury finishings, leather seats and glossy wood paneling will remain intact.
—Arden Farhi, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The interior measures 10 sq m (107 sq ft), and consists of two levels finished in spruce paneling, with vinyl flooring.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2026
The company preserved Pan Am logos and gold paneling, and restored the original reflecting pools.
—Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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