paneling

1 of 2

noun

pan·​el·​ing ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ 

variants or less commonly panelling

: panels joined in a continuous surface

especially : decorative wood panels so joined

paneling

2 of 2

present participle of panel entry 2

Examples of paneling in a Sentence

Noun

The dining room had dark paneling.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

In 2022, large amounts of asbestos were found in the air ducts of the museum’s Van der Steur and Bodon buildings, as well as behind the wood paneling in the Van der Steur building. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

In the ones that lead to the main living space, walls with Wright’s signature bead and board paneling flank the steps, with a gap between the walls and the ceiling. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

Inside, the sturdy, low-slung concrete structure is paired with plenty of warm wood paneling, particularly in the bedrooms and bathrooms. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026

The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, wood paneling, and what look to be several very nice paintings, as seen in listing photos. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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