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

Other examples of ornamentation include the scalloped crown molding in the entry hall and colorful tiling on risers of steps down to the south side of the house. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Dust With a Telescoping Microfiber Duster Using a telescoping microfiber duster is one of the easiest ways to keep ceilings and crown molding clean. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Below a chair rail in this hall and stairway are raised panel inserts, while an elaborate crown molding adds beauty and elegance. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

The design avoids trend-chasing and leans into classic refinement, with crown molding, velvet benches, and carved desks with built-in charging ports. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 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