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

The panelists agreed that Southern food isn’t a collection of recipes or ingredients. — Evan Moore november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Together, the panelists bring decades of experience advising on high-profile transactions, navigating complex ownership structures and helping shape the financial landscape of professional sports. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The final round of children came out from backstage while dressed as the talk show’s original cohost lineup, including the late Barbara Walters, Meredith Vieira, Debbie Matenopoulos, Star Jones, and current panelist Joy Behar. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

Alexandra Zakharchenko, head of industry programs at the Cannes Film Market, was among the panelists. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Oct. 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