panel
English meaning: Panel
Definition
A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc.
Example
“Behind the picture was a panel on the wall.”
Another example: “They installed solar panels on the roof to cut their electricity bill.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A flat rectangular section of a surface, door or wall ('solar panel', 'control panel'); also a group of people convened to discuss or judge ('a panel of experts', 'panel discussion'). Neutral register; common in construction, technology and media.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French 'panel' 'piece of cloth, saddle pad', from Latin 'pannus' 'cloth'; 14th century.
Synonyms
- board
- jury
- empanel
- control panel
- instrument panel
- impanel
- dialog box
- control board
Related Words
- judges
- experts
- panels
- discussion
- icc
- appeals
- depicts
- recommendations
- climate
- depicting
Common Collocations
- solar panel
- control panel
- panel of experts
- panel discussion
- instrument panel
- advisory panel
Word Forms
panel (n); panels (pl); panel, panelled/paneled, panelling (v)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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