crown molding

noun

: molding that crowns a surface or structure

especially : molding that runs between the top of an internal wall and a ceiling

Examples of crown molding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Architectural Details Matter Ornate crown molding, ceiling medallions, parquet flooring, and wavy glass windows are all common sights in a French home. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026

Set on a small corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, the ranch-style residence features white wood shingles and blue shutters, with crown molding and other millwork throughout the home. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 2026

Avoid creamy shades on baseboards, crown molding, and door and window trim to prevent a dirty, outdated look, and stick with a crisp white or a true color pulled from the bathroom wallpaper. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

Consider swathing the ceiling with wallpaper, splashing it with an unexpected paint color, or adding unique crown molding details to draw the eye upwards. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crown molding

• beholding
• enfolding
• landholding
• refolding
• shareholding
• slaveholding
• stockholding
• unfolding
• upholding
• withholding
• folding
• holding