panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

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In the same vein, The View’s longtime panelist Joy Behar once removed her shoe and allowed Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey to give her an on-air foot massage live at the Hot Topics table. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Aug. 2026 But the panelists noted that there are also plenty of positive examples of AI helping creators protect their own work. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026 The free, one-hour event on August 10 will bring together panelists from each of the organizations to discuss insights into their programs, eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and tips for creating standout applications. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 27 July 2026 In narrow, contested votes, panelists voted to allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture the peptides, despite scant evidence on safety and efficacy. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for panelist

Word History

Etymology

panel entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of panelist was in 1948

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panelist

noun
pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst How to pronounce panelist (audio)
: a member of a panel
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