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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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.
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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
Unoriginal moldings were removed for a lighter feel, in tandem with the new stair railing and fireplace mantel.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
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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
Unoriginal moldings were removed for a lighter feel, in tandem with the new stair railing and fireplace mantel.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 14 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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