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.
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Wood paneling painted a moody blue, deep armchairs, and a leather couch (one that's just going to get prettier as it's worn in) anchor the space, which excels in spirit-forward cocktails.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The warm, clubbish room, with wood paneling, leather banquettes, brass accents and a fireplace, embodies the designer’s classic Americana aesthetic, as does the menu featuring burgers, crab cakes and a raw bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The company preserved Pan Am logos, gold paneling and restored the original reflecting pools.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Andie MacDowell arrived in a flowing sleeveless black gown featuring sheer paneling and subtle neckline cutouts.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
The warm, clubbish room, with wood paneling, leather banquettes, brass accents and a fireplace, embodies the designer’s classic Americana aesthetic, as does the menu featuring burgers, crab cakes and a raw bar.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
The company preserved Pan Am logos, gold paneling and restored the original reflecting pools.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Andie MacDowell arrived in a flowing sleeveless black gown featuring sheer paneling and subtle neckline cutouts.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for paneling
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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