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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Original decorative embellishments such as the gilt trimwork and ceiling moldings have been restored and recreated.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Clay molding is another tradition with deep roots in the region, with local artists shaping clay into decorative pieces, household objects, and ceremonial works using techniques that have been passed down for generations.
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Do the base molding, do the walls, even do the ceiling.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The house’s marble fireplaces, ceiling medallions, pocket doors, moldings, door handles and staircase are all original, as well as the two ornate chandeliers in the parlors which were designed to be operated first with kerosene, then gas and finally electricity.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
Clay molding is another tradition with deep roots in the region, with local artists shaping clay into decorative pieces, household objects, and ceremonial works using techniques that have been passed down for generations.
—Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Do the base molding, do the walls, even do the ceiling.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The house’s marble fireplaces, ceiling medallions, pocket doors, moldings, door handles and staircase are all original, as well as the two ornate chandeliers in the parlors which were designed to be operated first with kerosene, then gas and finally electricity.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 26 Mar. 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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