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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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The total came to $400, including MDF, paneling, paint, and light labor for assembly. Collier Sutter, Architectural Digest, 17 Nov. 2025 The white dress featured a quarter-sleeve-length design, a round neck and soft paneling on the front of the design to give it shape and slight structure. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 Inside, the cedar paneling and smell of burning wood created an immediate aura of calm. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025 From black paneling to dark blue siding, these bold exteriors attract both aesthetic attention and heat from the sun. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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 29 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

paneling

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

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