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

The formal living room has floral wallpaper, wide-plank wood floors, crown molding, and built-ins; the high-end kitchen features marble counters, a butcher-block island, and an adjoining dining area with French doors. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 11 May 2026

Both rooms feature crown molding while the dining room also has walls with a shadow boxing detail. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

Architectural Details Matter Ornate crown molding, ceiling medallions, parquet flooring, and wavy glass windows are all common sights in a French home. —Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026

Set on a small corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac, the ranch-style residence features white wood shingles and blue shutters, with crown molding and other millwork throughout the home. —Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 24 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