panel

noun
UK: /ˈpænl/
US: /ˈpænl/

  1. A flat, rectangular piece of material that forms part of a larger surface.

    1. The wood panel was smooth to the touch. [ ] [ ]
    2. The solar panel on the roof helps generate electricity for the house. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people gathered for a discussion or presentation.

    1. The panel answered questions from the audience. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our expert panel will address the complexities of climate change policies. [ ] [ ]

  3. A section of controls or instruments on a machine or vehicle.

    1. He checked the panel for any warning lights. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot carefully monitored the instrument panel during the flight. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

team square cover group board
panel transitive-verb

  1. To cover something with panels.

    1. We will panel the walls of the office. [ ] [ ]
    2. They decided to panel the entire room with dark wood for a sophisticated look. [ ] [ ]

  2. To select a group of people for a particular task.

    1. They will panel a jury for the trial. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization will panel a team of experts to investigate the matter. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "panel" in English means: A flat, rectangular piece of material that forms part of a larger surface., A group of people gathered for a discussion or presentation., A section of controls or instruments on a machine or vehicle..

The phonetic transcription of "panel" is /ˈpænl/ in British English and /ˈpænl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "panel": team, square, cover, group, board.

Example usage of "panel": "The wood panel was smooth to the touch.". More examples on the page.