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 design is beachy but modern with wood paneling painted a deep blue, colorful coastal art, leather furniture, raffia accents, and Molton Brown amenities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Its interior is finished in white paneling, with vinyl flooring. — Adam Williams july 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026

The walls were decorated in tans, light browns and shades of gold, with plenty of brown wooden paneling, cabinets and credenzas. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 July 2026

The sharp lines and geometric paneling give it a retro-futuristic look. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 7 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