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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Upstairs, Elsesser’s serene, hotel-like sleeping quarters lead to the crown jewel: a bathroom to rival all bathrooms, where marble, mirror, and walnut paneling combine to symphonic effect.
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
Whether a subtle finish or eye-catching wood paneling, transforming plain walls adds coziness to spaces large and small in homes of all styles.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Launched in 2023, Saturn is in many ways identical to the nine other ocean ships that Viking operates, with wood paneling that echoes traditional longship design and macramé window dressings that recall traditional Norwegian handiwork.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Guests can choose between the main house’s seven Victoriana-meets-maritime rooms, featuring claw-foot tubs and wood paneling, or opt for private beach cottages with direct beach access and attentive service.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
Whether a subtle finish or eye-catching wood paneling, transforming plain walls adds coziness to spaces large and small in homes of all styles.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Launched in 2023, Saturn is in many ways identical to the nine other ocean ships that Viking operates, with wood paneling that echoes traditional longship design and macramé window dressings that recall traditional Norwegian handiwork.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
Guests can choose between the main house’s seven Victoriana-meets-maritime rooms, featuring claw-foot tubs and wood paneling, or opt for private beach cottages with direct beach access and attentive service.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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