paneling

paneling — noun

1. a decorative surface covering for walls, ceilings, or doors, made of flat pieces

1.名詞B2
釋義

a decorative surface covering for walls, ceilings, or doors, made of flat pieces of wood or other material fitted together in a continuous design

例句

The old living room had dark oak paneling from floor to ceiling.

collocation: dark oak paneling / wooden paneling

Minho installed new paneling in the hallway to cover the damaged plaster walls.

collocation: install paneling

同義詞
  • wainscoting

    refers specifically to paneling on the lower part of a wall, usually with a decorative trim along the top

  • wood cladding

    a broader term that can refer to external wall coverings, not just interior decorative surfaces

  • wall covering

    a more general term that includes wallpaper, fabric, tile, and other materials

文法句型

uncountable noun

用法筆記

US spelling is 'paneling'; UK spelling is 'panelling'. This is an uncountable noun that refers to the whole surface as a collective, not to individual panels — for a single piece, use 'panel'.

常見錯誤

❌We bought three panelings for the wall.
✅We bought enough paneling for three walls.
💡paneling is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural form.
❌One of the panelings came loose.
✅One of the panels came loose.
💡paneling refers to the entire surface, not a single piece; use 'panel' for one piece.