panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpa-nᵊl-ist 

: a member of a discussion or advisory panel or of a radio or television panel

Examples of panelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Behar’s injury was disclosed last week when panelist Sunny Hostin explained Behar’s absence on Thursday’s live episode. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Other panelists include creators George Northy (Yuletide), Oliver Mertz (A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts), Ryan O’Sullivan (Judge Dredd / Biker Mice from Mars), and Dave Baker (Halloween Boy) and Oni Press editors Karl Bollers and Bess Pallares. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Producers, with panelists Alison Owen (Back To Black), Lauren Miller Rogen (Tangles), and more to be announced. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Many of our taste panelists went back for second and third dips. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

panel entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for panelist

• analyst
• annalist
• psychoanalyst

Kids Definition

panelist

noun

pan·​el·​ist ˈpan-ᵊl-əst 

: a member of a panel