Illustration of molding
- 1 fillet and fascia
- 2 torus
- 3 reeding
- 4 cavetto
- 5 scotia
- 6 congé
- 7 beak
1
: an object produced by molding
2
a
: a decorative recessed or relieved surface
b
: a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Examples of molding in a Sentence
The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.
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The molding on the wall of the conference room reflects oddly in the image.
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Hank Sanders, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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—Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Anyway, the 13-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, and herringbone floors were sturdy showcases of character that made each room feel much more grand than a rental.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
The living room also features intricate moldings and original wood floors.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Kids Definition
molding
noun
mold·ing
ˈmōl-diŋ 
1
a
: the act or work of a person who molds
b
: an object produced by molding
2
: a strip of material having a shaped surface and used as a decoration (as on a wall or the edge of a table)
Medical Definition
molding
noun
mold·ing
variants
or chiefly British moulding
: an act or process of molding
specifically
: the shaping of the fetal head to allow it to pass through the birth canal during childbirth
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