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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Each room is filled with 19th and 20th century antiques sourced from Round Top, Texas; London; Paris, and New York City and English-style moldings and custom cases and cabinetry from London are found throughout.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
At 16-Across, for instance, [Frame, apron, molding, etc.] are examples of WINDOW TRIM.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Email Patricia Lynch Smith appreciated the home’s patina and renovated to preserve original floors, moldings, and fireplaces.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
At 16-Across, for instance, [Frame, apron, molding, etc.] are examples of WINDOW TRIM.
—Sam Corbin, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
Email Patricia Lynch Smith appreciated the home’s patina and renovated to preserve original floors, moldings, and fireplaces.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025
Features like symmetrical facades, Corinthian columns, and intricate moldings create a regal atmosphere.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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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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