CEFR B2

panelling

noun

Meaning

Decorative or structural sheets of wood, plastic, or metal fixed to a wall or ceiling.

Examples

  • They decided to remove the outdated 1970s panelling to reveal the original brickwork underneath.
  • The library features intricate mahogany panelling that has been preserved for over a century.

Synonyms: cladding, wainscoting, boarding, boiserie