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

Six bedrooms and eight bathrooms are spread across roughly 8,800 square feet, with rustic hardwood floors, 11-foot ceilings, restored pocket doors, and detailed crown molding. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

This entry foyer also reflects the care in design and construction seen throughout the house with its crown molding and arched portal that leads to the family room and kitchen. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Designed to be charming and romantic, rooms have a B&B feel with canopy beds, rich drapery, plush chairs, hardwood floors, and walls adorned with chair rail and crown molding. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

His jaw-dropping work is witnessed first in the lobby, where visitors are greeted by friendly staff in a room rife with crown molding, sumptuous velvet furniture, and Old World tapestries. — Jocelyn Silver, Vogue, 26 July 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