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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The space features wood paneling, leather banquettes, and soft lighting.
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Each of the accommodations has light wood paneling, large plate glass windows with lake views, and a deck; the loft comes with a propane fireplace.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
The room was hotel fancy: a lot of shiny fake wood paneling and inoffensive carpeting.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Downstairs is an Irish pub with more impressive wood paneling and a wooden coffered ceiling, There is also room for comfortable seating and a pool table.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Each of the accommodations has light wood paneling, large plate glass windows with lake views, and a deck; the loft comes with a propane fireplace.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
The room was hotel fancy: a lot of shiny fake wood paneling and inoffensive carpeting.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Downstairs is an Irish pub with more impressive wood paneling and a wooden coffered ceiling, There is also room for comfortable seating and a pool table.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for paneling
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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