panel discussion

noun
UK: /ˈpænl dɪˈskʌʃn/
US: /ˈpænl dɪˈskʌʃn/

  1. A formal meeting where a group of people discuss a topic in front of an audience.

    1. We saw a panel discussion about the new book.
    2. The panel discussion will focus on the challenges of climate change and potential solutions.

  2. A conversation or debate on a particular subject among a selected group of people for the benefit of listeners.

    1. There was a panel discussion after the play.
    2. I learned a lot about the topic during the panel discussion on healthcare reform.

Synonyms

forum symposium seminar

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "panel discussion" in English means: A formal meeting where a group of people discuss a topic in front of an audience., A conversation or debate on a particular subject among a selected group of people for the benefit of listeners..

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

Synonyms for "panel discussion": forum, symposium, seminar.

Example usage of "panel discussion": "We saw a panel discussion about the new book.". More examples on the page.