panel discussion

noun

Synonyms of panel discussionnext
: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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Kicking off with opening night on July 28, the five-day festival will feature daily performances, free dance workshops and a panel discussion with the artistic leaders from each company. Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 June 2026 At a corporate event at Chase Center on Thursday, Warriors owner Joe Lacob and star forward Jimmy Butler sat next to IREN founder Daniel Roberts as part of a panel discussion. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 June 2026 Fortune opened its flagship Fuel Up event at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity with a panel discussion with Gstaad Guy, the fictional Swiss bon vivant whose alter ego skewers the ultra-wealthy and lampoons the luxury brands many in the room work for. Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The yearly convention includes panel discussions, movie and television showings, an exhibitor hall, outdoor activations, a masquerade ball and more. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panel discussion was in 1936

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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panel%20discussion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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