panel — a flat, usually rectangular piece of wood, glass, or other material that forms part of a larger surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a flat, usually rectangular piece of wood, glass, or other material that forms part of a larger surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpænl/
Example Sentences
- The quiz show panel couldn't agree on whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
- She accidentally pressed the wrong button on the elevator panel and ended up in the basement.
- The decorative panel in the living room hides a secret passage.
panel
NOUN[/ˈpænl/]
a flat, usually rectangular piece of wood, glass, or other material that forms part of a larger surface
A carpenter installs a wooden panel into the wall frame
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word panel derives from Old French 'panel' (meaning a piece of cloth), which originated from Latin 'pannus' (cloth or rag). The term evolved from its original textile sense to denote a flat board or surface, and later extended to mean a group of experts or specialists.
Breakdown
pannus (Latin: cloth, rag) → Old French panel (piece of cloth) → English panel. The word's morphological structure contains no productive English affixes; it entered English as a borrowed noun and developed semantic extensions through metaphorical application to flat surfaces and assembled groups.
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📝Examples
“The quiz show panel couldn't agree on whether pineapple belongs on pizza.”
“She accidentally pressed the wrong button on the elevator panel and ended up in the basement.”
“The decorative panel in the living room hides a secret passage.”
“The panel of food critics unanimously agreed that my cooking needs serious help.”
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