plural molds
molded; molding; molds
1
: to knead or work (a material, such as dough or clay) into a desired consistency or shape
2
: to form in a mold
mold candles
3
: to determine or influence the quality or nature of
mold public opinion
4
: to give shape to
the wind molds the waves
5
: to fit the contours of
fitted skirts that mold the hips
6
: to ornament with molding or carving
molded picture frames
plural molds
1
: a superficial often woolly growth produced especially on damp or decaying organic matter or on living organisms by a fungus (as of the order Mucorales)
2
: a fungus that produces mold
plural molds
1
2
3
archaic
: earth that is the substance of the human body
Be merciful, great Duke, to men of mold.—
William Shakespeare
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Examples of mold in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebLiz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The denim’s material is a blend of recycled polyester, organic cotton, and spandex that molds to your legs and feels supersoft.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
Other standout looks included Ice Spice and Justine Skye; both molding strands into deep curves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The firm had the door painted the same pale blue as the wall and added a baseboard molding so it all but blends in.
—Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
After Lemonade, largely molded by her experience with her husband Jay-Z’s infidelity, this rendition is especially electric.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Charles and Ray Eames, molded plastic side chair, 1952
8.
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
For example, the bottom of each bag is molded with a metal plaque engraved with an excerpt from the original 1754 Letters Patent signed by King Louis XV in Versailles.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Tree House’s offerings included hamburgers ($1.35), seafood platters ($2.75) and gelatin salad molded in the shape of animals, but its cakes were some of its most popular items.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Ryan also was determined to have mold in his body (likely from his years as a firefighter), which Carnahan said weakens the immune system, thus causing dormant infections to pop up.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Shape and Contour: Seat cushions come in a variety of shapes and contours that mold to and support the body.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Rosebuds with edges of mold that sometimes ball up and fail to open.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To fit that mold, Silverman dyed her hair blonde, and started to pair restriction with intense exercise to lose weight.
—Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The interior of the ice machine was producing dirty ice due to mold and slime, according to inspectors.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
The balls don't have holes, so there’s no chance of mold or mildew growing inside.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
In late 2021, mold was found in the HVAC systems in the house, according to the lawsuit.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
Verb
The most commercially viable was Virginia transplant the Lady of Rage, who was molded in the gangsta rap archetype.
—Liz Sanchez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The denim’s material is a blend of recycled polyester, organic cotton, and spandex that molds to your legs and feels supersoft.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2024
Other standout looks included Ice Spice and Justine Skye; both molding strands into deep curves.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
The firm had the door painted the same pale blue as the wall and added a baseboard molding so it all but blends in.
—Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
After Lemonade, largely molded by her experience with her husband Jay-Z’s infidelity, this rendition is especially electric.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2024
Charles and Ray Eames, molded plastic side chair, 1952
8.
—Nick Haramis, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
For example, the bottom of each bag is molded with a metal plaque engraved with an excerpt from the original 1754 Letters Patent signed by King Louis XV in Versailles.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2024
Tree House’s offerings included hamburgers ($1.35), seafood platters ($2.75) and gelatin salad molded in the shape of animals, but its cakes were some of its most popular items.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Noun
Those brands are in the mold of others, like Hims and Keeps, which have found financial success by discreetly selling medication to treat sensitive conditions like balding and erectile dysfunction.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Ryan also was determined to have mold in his body (likely from his years as a firefighter), which Carnahan said weakens the immune system, thus causing dormant infections to pop up.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Shape and Contour: Seat cushions come in a variety of shapes and contours that mold to and support the body.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Rosebuds with edges of mold that sometimes ball up and fail to open.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
To fit that mold, Silverman dyed her hair blonde, and started to pair restriction with intense exercise to lose weight.
—Audrey Richardson and Aurora Sousanis, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2024
The interior of the ice machine was producing dirty ice due to mold and slime, according to inspectors.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
The balls don't have holes, so there’s no chance of mold or mildew growing inside.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
In late 2021, mold was found in the HVAC systems in the house, according to the lawsuit.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2024
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mold
1 of 5 noun
: light rich crumbly earth that contains decaying matter (as leaves)
mold
2 of 5 noun1
: the frame on, around, or in which something is constructed or shaped
a candle mold
2
: something shaped in a mold
a mold of gelatin
mold
3 of 5 verb1
: to work and press into shape
mold loaves of bread
2
: to form in a mold
3
: to determine or influence the character of
mold a child's mind
molder
noun
mold
4 of 5 verb
: to become moldy
mold
5 of 5 noun1
: an often fuzzy surface growth of fungus especially on damp or decaying matter
2
: a fungus that produces mold
Etymology
Noun
Old English molde "rich soil"
Noun
Middle English mold "special nature of something, frame on which something is formed," from early French molde (same meaning), from Latin modulus "form, measure"
Verb
Middle English moulen "to become moldy"
Medical Definition
mold
1 of 4 noun
variants
or chiefly British mould
: a cavity in which a fluid or malleable substance is shaped
mold
2 of 4 transitive verb
variants
or chiefly British mould
: to give shape to especially in a mold
mold
4 of 4 noun
variants
or chiefly British mould
1
: a superficial often woolly growth produced by a fungus especially on damp or decaying organic matter or on living organisms
2
: a fungus (as of the order Mucorales) that produces mold
Geographical Definition
Mold
geographical name
town in northeastern Wales south-southwest of Liverpool, England population 10,000
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