Illustration of molding
- 1 fillet and fascia
- 2 torus
- 3 reeding
- 4 cavetto
- 5 scotia
- 6 congé
- 7 beak
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
Examples of molding in a Sentence
The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.
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According to the New York State Department of Health, mold commonly develops in bathrooms, around shower curtains, on window moldings, in refrigerator door seals and on surfaces near air conditioning systems.
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Rich woodwork and reimagined moldings emphasize each guest room’s original architectural charm, and working gas fireplaces let guests add warmth to their rooms while staying during the city’s chilliest months.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The suit alleges that Cameron and his team based initial drawings and moldings, along with 3-D renderings, on Kilcher without compensation — or her knowledge at all.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Rich woodwork and reimagined moldings emphasize each guest room’s original architectural charm, and working gas fireplaces let guests add warmth to their rooms while staying during the city’s chilliest months.
—Oset Babür-Winter, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
The walls are painted a powdery blush—Benjamin Moore’s Misty Blush—tempered by a slightly deeper pink molding that frames the room, warming the light and casting everything in a flattering glow.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The suit alleges that Cameron and his team based initial drawings and moldings, along with 3-D renderings, on Kilcher without compensation — or her knowledge at all.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for molding
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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molding
noun
mold·ing
ˈmōl-diŋ 
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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