paneling

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noun

pan·​el·​ing ˈpa-nᵊl-iŋ How to pronounce paneling (audio)
variants or less commonly panelling
: panels joined in a continuous surface
especially : decorative wood panels so joined

paneling

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present participle of panel entry 2

Examples of paneling in a Sentence

Noun The dining room had dark paneling.
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Reworked by design studio Alta Projects, the cabin pairs whitewashed paneling and dark pine floors with a stone fireplace, George Nelson pendants, and a chalet-style kitchen in white oak and walnut. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Black suede is then utilized for the lining and a tongue with paneling that extends down the entire tongue. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 For the primary bathroom of Elsesser’s Brooklyn town house, Rockwell and colleague Hester Hodde layered burgundy Rosso Francia marble, walnut-and-mirror paneling, and pistachio-green walls. — Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 The decor is retro-futuristic, mainly white but for the dark wood paneling on one wall and the ceiling. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paneling

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1610, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of paneling was in 1610

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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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paneling

noun
pan·​el·​ing
ˈpan-ᵊl-iŋ
: panels joined in a continuous surface

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