molding

noun

mold·​ing ˈmōl-diŋ How to pronounce molding (audio)
1
: an object produced by molding
2
a
: a decorative recessed or relieved surface
b
: a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing

Illustration of molding

Illustration of molding
  • 1 fillet and fascia
  • 2 torus
  • 3 reeding
  • 4 cavetto
  • 5 scotia
  • 6 congé
  • 7 beak

Examples of molding in a Sentence

The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.
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Its columned portico and ornate moldings anchor it to Edwardian London. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025 Among them are two leaded glass windows, six stained glass windows, original floors, woodwork, doors and trim, original glass windows, and details to the crown molding in the dining room to complement the original trim. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 Here, Cole & Son’s Zellige Olive border underlines the chunky moldings in this dining room by interior designer Caitlin Kah. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for molding

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of molding was in the 14th century

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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

molding

noun
mold·​ing ˈmōl-diŋ How to pronounce molding (audio)
1
a
: the act or work of a person who molds
b
: an object produced by molding
2
: a strip of material having a shaped surface and used as a decoration (as on a wall or the edge of a table)

Medical Definition

molding

noun
mold·​ing
variants or chiefly British moulding
: an act or process of molding
specifically : the shaping of the fetal head to allow it to pass through the birth canal during childbirth

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