panel

/ˈpænəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: panels · paneling · panelling · paneled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một phần bề mặt thường có hình chữ nhật, hoặc của lớp phủ hoặc tường, hàng rào, v.v.

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Noun

Examples

Behind the picture was a panel on the wall.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc. — A sunken compartment with raised margins, moulded or otherwise, as in ceilings, wainscotings, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một phần bề mặt thường có hình chữ nhật, hoặc của lớp phủ hoặc tường, hàng rào, v.v. - Một khoang lõm với viền nâng, được tạo hình hoặc không, như trên trần nhà, v.v.

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To fit (a room etc.) with panels.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lắp đặt (phòng, v.v.) với các tấm panel.

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “panel” mean?

A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.

Is “panel” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.