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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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Deeper in, the Vault offers more secluded seating in dark wood paneling and deep red banquettes, designed to evoke the private clubs that inspired the original Mayfair space. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 The wood paneling in the first-floor family room is mirrored in the upstairs media room, the latter of which is equipped with surround sound perfect for movie nights. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025 An in October 2023, Palace gave the Tasman a quieter makeover through wavy, layered paneling in brown and blue color-blocking. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025 Multiple layers of plaster, paneling and drywall were removed. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 30 Nov. 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 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

paneling

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

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