1. a flat piece of wood, glass, or other material that forms part of a larger surface
2. a group of people chosen to discuss something or make decisions
3. a section of a control board with switches, dials, or other instruments

1. to cover or decorate with panels

Examples

• The carpenter installed a new wooden panel in the door.
• A panel of experts will review the research proposals.
• The pilot checked the instrument panel before takeoff.
• The judge selected twelve people for the jury panel.
• They decided to panel the basement walls with pine.
• The solar panel converts sunlight into electricity.
• The discussion panel included three professors and a journalist.