paneling
noun/ˈpænəlɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #18,712 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
flat sections of wood or other material fixed to walls as a decorative or structural covering.
Example sentence
The living room looked elegant after workers installed wooden paneling along the walls.
Synonyms & related words
- wainscoting
- cladding
- boarding
- siding
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