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

Avoid creamy shades on baseboards, crown molding, and door and window trim to prevent a dirty, outdated look, and stick with a crisp white or a true color pulled from the bathroom wallpaper. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

Consider swathing the ceiling with wallpaper, splashing it with an unexpected paint color, or adding unique crown molding details to draw the eye upwards. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026

When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

The living room features crown molding, which is used through much of the first floor, and French doors that lead to the formal dining room. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 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