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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Upstaging the Drawing Room (somehow) is the Great Hall, a grand space adorned with historic artwork, oak paneling, and a stone fireplace.
—
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Expect lots of wood paneling, mid-century modern touches, velvet furniture, and spacious white marble bathrooms with dreamy soaking tubs.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
An abundance of wood (in the wall paneling, furniture, and decor) seamlessly syncs with the home’s natural surroundings, and ceiling-to-floor sliding glass doors offer first-row seats to boulders and Joshua Trees that encircle the property.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The interior had original wood paneling and was in relatively good condition.
—Tim Hornyak, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paneling
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Expect lots of wood paneling, mid-century modern touches, velvet furniture, and spacious white marble bathrooms with dreamy soaking tubs.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
An abundance of wood (in the wall paneling, furniture, and decor) seamlessly syncs with the home’s natural surroundings, and ceiling-to-floor sliding glass doors offer first-row seats to boulders and Joshua Trees that encircle the property.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The interior had original wood paneling and was in relatively good condition.
—Tim Hornyak, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paneling
Cite this Entry
“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
