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

Atkinson said the audience members were big fans, who especially seemed to enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories and the funny antidotes told by the panelists. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

The panelists’ names and addresses will remain sealed except to the attorneys, who have been ordered to keep that information private. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

In the same vein, The View’s longtime panelist Joy Behar once removed her shoe and allowed Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey to give her an on-air foot massage live at the Hot Topics table. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026

But the panelists noted that there are also plenty of positive examples of AI helping creators protect their own work. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 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