paneling

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

Examples of paneling in a Sentence

The dining room had dark paneling.
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Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Apr. 2025.

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paneling

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

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