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 refined contemporary interiors are punctuated throughout with terrazzo floors, warm wood paneling, and rough-hewn stone pillars.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
The minimalist white box of a space — with spare walls and visible piping on the ceiling — is filled with statement-making decor, from the deep red carpeting, travertine marble archway between the two rooms, bulbous lighting, and walnut wood paneling and displays.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Designers say faux wood paneling is the top 1970s design trend that should never come back.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
As the sun set below the tree line, the warm wood paneling turned a rich brown color that complemented the rattan light fixtures hanging above, giving the space a modern yet warm feeling.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
The minimalist white box of a space — with spare walls and visible piping on the ceiling — is filled with statement-making decor, from the deep red carpeting, travertine marble archway between the two rooms, bulbous lighting, and walnut wood paneling and displays.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Designers say faux wood paneling is the top 1970s design trend that should never come back.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 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 5 May. 2026.
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