panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist 

: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each panelist spoke about the unique approaches their companies have taken to remain relevant and an asset to consumers across generations. — Connor Greene, Time, 30 Sep. 2026

The tone was collegial, and Schulman didn’t take issue with any of his co-panelists’ predictions about the future of work. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

The format of pairing Smith with two rotating panelists produces inconsistent results. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Nishimura then asked what the panelists wished brands would ask young people more often. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

panel entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panelist

• analyst
• annalist
• psychoanalyst

Kids Definition

panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst 

: a member of a panel