dentil

noun

den·​til ˈden-tᵊl 

-ˌtil

: one of a series of small projecting rectangular blocks forming a molding especially under a cornice

dentiled

ˈden-tᵊld 

-ˌtild

adjective

Illustration of dentil

• dentil D

Examples of dentil in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some have stripes of rough stone, others have rows of dentil molding. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025

The column and dentil moldings were probably added to the house in the early 1900s. — Dan Shaw, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026

Classical ornamentation like cornices, dentils, and block modillions are common to the facade, according to Reggev. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2024

For instance, the main drawing room was part of the original building, and Byrne and her team reinstated the delicate dentil molding and restored the original fireplace to perfection. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

obsolete French dentille, from Middle French, diminutive of dent

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dentil

• dental
• ental
• gentle
• lentil
• mental
• rental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental