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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Tall sash windows, detailed moldings, and parquet flooring are just three key features trailing the home near Connaught Village, not to mention the park’s expansive green space that affords sunlit walks along the Serpentine.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
With its mosaic-tiled entryway and bathrooms, high ceilings, and original molding, this three-bedroom, four bathroom Airbnb channels that same Art Nouveau spirit.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Painting the exterior and high ceiling, as well as working with intricate moldings or architectural features are all prime opportunities for letting the pros show off their handiwork.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
With its mosaic-tiled entryway and bathrooms, high ceilings, and original molding, this three-bedroom, four bathroom Airbnb channels that same Art Nouveau spirit.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Much of its original charm still remains, from rich carpeted staircases to vintage chandeliers and ornate moldings.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Painting the exterior and high ceiling, as well as working with intricate moldings or architectural features are all prime opportunities for letting the pros show off their handiwork.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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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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