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
To reimagine the floor plan and select historically appropriate decorative details like the moldings, Moehlmann turned to Elizabeth Graziolo of AD100 firm Yellow House Architects.
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Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2024
Channel the sophistication of Regency Era interiors with this optimistic blue shade which is perfect for adorning walls in historic homes and highlighting architectural details such as decorative trims and moldings.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Hardwood floors throughout this home add character and warmth, while ceiling moldings, wainscotting and two wood-burning fireplaces contribute coziness.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Symmetry and balance in the living room are articulated through the moldings and trim work Josh and Kevin designed—and Josh installed himself.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
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Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2024
Channel the sophistication of Regency Era interiors with this optimistic blue shade which is perfect for adorning walls in historic homes and highlighting architectural details such as decorative trims and moldings.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024
Hardwood floors throughout this home add character and warmth, while ceiling moldings, wainscotting and two wood-burning fireplaces contribute coziness.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
Symmetry and balance in the living room are articulated through the moldings and trim work Josh and Kevin designed—and Josh installed himself.
—Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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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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