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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Her pastel dress featured sheer paneling, lace embroidery and ruffle details.
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
The wood paneling lining the store holds sports memorabilia and photos of famous customers.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
Sage Green Bathroom Idea Decorative wall paneling is a great way to bring visual interest to a utilitarian space such as a bathroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
The space is bedecked with warm wood paneling and houseplants.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ty Gaskins, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025
The wood paneling lining the store holds sports memorabilia and photos of famous customers.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025
Sage Green Bathroom Idea Decorative wall paneling is a great way to bring visual interest to a utilitarian space such as a bathroom.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
The space is bedecked with warm wood paneling and houseplants.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Paneling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paneling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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