: a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Illustration of molding
1 fillet and fascia
2 torus
3 reeding
4 cavetto
5 scotia
6 congé
7 beak
Examples of molding in a Sentence
The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Think layers of molding on the mantel, picture molding on the chimney, decorative tile, maybe even some corbels.—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025 At the heart of the 15,000 square feet of living space is a soaring double-height atrium wrapped in detailed cherrywood paneling and surrounded by a series of formal salons, each with original murals, moldings, and paneling.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025 Some have stripes of rough stone, others have rows of dentil molding.—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025 One of the layers includes Purple’s own proprietary GelFlex Grid, aimed to feel both soft and firm—molding to your pressure points, while still offering optimal support.—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for molding
Share