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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The Prada gown, with peek-a-book paneling, is timeless and chic with tulle and pearl embellishments.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Unlike Dragon Tiny Homes' office, which consisted of one open room, this model is divided into two distinct spaces, both of which are finished in board-and-batten paneling and feature generous glazing, including skylights.
—Adam Williams
march 15, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The room's wood paneling and warm lighting imbue the interior with a sense of character that’s equal parts inviting, intimate, and historic.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Unlike Dragon Tiny Homes' office, which consisted of one open room, this model is divided into two distinct spaces, both of which are finished in board-and-batten paneling and feature generous glazing, including skylights.
—Adam Williams
march 15, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
Guests entering on the ground floor are greeted by an impressive staircase adorned with intricate Italianate paneling and molding—all which reflects the meticulous restoration to transform what had, for decades, been a corporate office space, back to its former Neo-classical grandeur.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
The room's wood paneling and warm lighting imbue the interior with a sense of character that’s equal parts inviting, intimate, and historic.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.
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