instrument panel

noun

: a panel on which instruments are mounted
especially : dashboard sense 2

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On the first few circuits, my eyes stayed glued to the instrument panel, watching for red or purple warnings, occasionally scanning the sky for other aircraft. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024 Turn on the ignition, check to see that all of the instrument panel lights illuminate, and give the car or truck a good test drive. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Move on to the car’s exterior and look for water or signs of condensation in the headlamps and taillights, on the instrument panel gauges, and even within the overhead dome light. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 As a free service, dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for instrument panel 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of instrument panel was in 1922

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“Instrument panel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrument%20panel. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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