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 facade is made of raw concrete plaster that was intentionally left to weather over time, resulting in a rough, unrefined exterior that is contrasted by mahogany doors, oak paneling, and large glass windows.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The trend also evokes the sophistication and grandeur of 18th-century interiors, where wallpaper and paneling were synonymous with luxury and refinement.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
There was always Greek music playing that would bounce off the restaurant’s fake candelabras, gingham tablecloths and wood paneling, Sakkas said.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
When the band drove to North Carolina to record a portion of the album, Rhein purchased a vintage quilt along the way and used it for acoustic paneling and muting the drum kit.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 June 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
The trend also evokes the sophistication and grandeur of 18th-century interiors, where wallpaper and paneling were synonymous with luxury and refinement.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2025
There was always Greek music playing that would bounce off the restaurant’s fake candelabras, gingham tablecloths and wood paneling, Sakkas said.
—Charlie Kolodziej, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
When the band drove to North Carolina to record a portion of the album, Rhein purchased a vintage quilt along the way and used it for acoustic paneling and muting the drum kit.
—Taylor Mims, Billboard, 23 June 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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