panel discussion

noun

: a formal discussion by a panel

Examples of panel discussion in a Sentence

a panel discussion on capital punishment
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During a panel discussion at the MegaCon fan convention in Orlando, the two spoke about how the film's success skyrocketed them and their castmates to fame. Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 11 July 2025 Barnes & Noble hosted panel discussions about young adult graphic novels and romance novels, while the Keystone Keynote Tent featured noted Texas historian Stephen Hardin discussing the Runaway Scrape with Statesman columnist Michael Barnes, among other panels. Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 It will be used in all of the university’s first-year seminars and will be accompanied by panel discussions, workshops and additional engagement opportunities throughout the year. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Audience comments and questions will be entertained after the panel discussion. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for panel discussion

Word History

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panel discussion was in 1936

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“Panel discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panel%20discussion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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