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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
If your home is newer, there are so many ways to infuse a historic look into your space through reproduction pieces and details like picture molding.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, Beriestain sought to preserve the richness of the original materials and craftsmanship, with Mudejar-style moldings paired with textiles and furnishings that evoke elegant Parisian brasseries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Don't Only Think About Walls Crown molding, baseboards, and door casings often get forgotten.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
If your home is newer, there are so many ways to infuse a historic look into your space through reproduction pieces and details like picture molding.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Here, Beriestain sought to preserve the richness of the original materials and craftsmanship, with Mudejar-style moldings paired with textiles and furnishings that evoke elegant Parisian brasseries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Don't Only Think About Walls Crown molding, baseboards, and door casings often get forgotten.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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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