panelling
Britishnoun
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panels collectively, as on a wall or ceiling
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material used for making panels
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A pool journalist allowed to tour the inside of the plane reported that it features leather seats, plush carpets, wooden panelling and walls colored tan and light brown with shades of gold.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
He can see its merits, explaining that white can work particularly well as a backdrop for architectural details like panelling and arched doorways which is a "growing trend in modern homes".
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025
Slightly shabby and old school, with its wood panelling, trophy cabinets and a carpet that has seen better days, it does a roaring trade with a younger, after-work crowd.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
A state-of-the-art performance hall is being built, with ridged acoustic panelling and angled walls to ensure the best sound quality.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2023
The wall dividing our side of the house from the bar was made from shiny sheets of fake wood panelling, but the rest of the walls were rough, splintery boards painted pale green.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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