crown molding

noun

: molding that crowns a surface or structure
especially : molding that runs between the top of an internal wall and a ceiling

Examples of crown molding in a Sentence

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Inside the home lies hardwood floors, crown molding and millwork throughout. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2025 The interior is spotlighted by expansive windows, exquisite crown molding, Restoration Hardware lighting, custom furniture-grade cabinetry, designer tile treatments and wood-grain tile flooring. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025 Interior details include a tile floor and crown molding. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025 Ceiling Height & Architectural Style – Does your home have high ceilings, crown molding, or unique architectural features adding any appeal? William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crown molding

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of crown molding was in 1946

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“Crown molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20molding. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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