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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Photo : Modern Angles for Sotheby's International Realty Inside the library with oak paneling.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
In the 1920s, cars with wood paneling were mostly done by custom shops.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Wide-plank oak flooring and 10-inch-wide nickel-gap paneling on the ceiling and walls put a modern spin on classic materials.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Whether via the neutral-toned guest rooms or the speakeasy-style Punch Room (a jewel box bar with wood paneling and a fireplace), the hotel stays true to its Edition DNA.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
In the 1920s, cars with wood paneling were mostly done by custom shops.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
Wide-plank oak flooring and 10-inch-wide nickel-gap paneling on the ceiling and walls put a modern spin on classic materials.
—Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
Whether via the neutral-toned guest rooms or the speakeasy-style Punch Room (a jewel box bar with wood paneling and a fireplace), the hotel stays true to its Edition DNA.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 July 2025
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 5 Aug. 2025.
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