paneling

1 of 2

noun

pan·​el·​ing ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ 

variants or less commonly panelling

: panels joined in a continuous surface

especially : decorative wood panels so joined

paneling

2 of 2

present participle of panel entry 2

Examples of paneling in a Sentence

Noun

The dining room had dark paneling.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The style also includes white edges around its paneling, a detail which was seen in various degrees over the years. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

The original insignias and gold paneling are still there, and going up the stairs, the Pan Am logo is engraved over and over into the stone wall. — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

Turned legs give the overall look a polished appearance, but scalloped paneling on the top shelf and a fun hue ground the piece in something that’s suitable for more playful design aesthetes. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026

The plush home theater is finished in blue velvet, while the speakeasy bar echoes the rich wood paneling of the library and has ample wine storage. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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