panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist 

: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, the panelists explained that the finished film would play different versions of the songs, changing them slightly according to the singer and the place in the story where they’re played. —Rafael Motamayor, Variety, 13 June 2025

After a small corner of the internet buzzed with blowback to the pop star's irony-laden Man's Best Friend album cover — which sees her on her knees in front of a man — the panelists broke down the reaction by lifting the 26-year-old up. —Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 12 June 2025

The other panelists and the show's host all tried to move past the comedian's uncomfortable move and go on with the show. —Julia Moore, People.com, 12 June 2025

Scott Stringer and Adrienne Adams each got support from one panelist. —Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

panel entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panelist

• analyst
• annalist
• psychoanalyst

Kids Definition

panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst 

: a member of a panel