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
Recent Examples on the Web
From Eixample apartments with crown molding and the city’s signature tiled floors to breezy seaside lofts just steps from the Barceloneta boardwalk, here are the best design-savvy rentals in the city.
—
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
The double front doors lead to a large entry hall, with stairs to the second floor and a 16-foot high coffered ceiling framed by egg and dart crown molding.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
The piece features crown molding, chrome knobs, and a magnetic closure, which helps the doors to open and close quietly while preventing damage.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 June 2025
Built in 1926, the house had charming details like crown molding and hardwood floors.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crown molding
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
The double front doors lead to a large entry hall, with stairs to the second floor and a 16-foot high coffered ceiling framed by egg and dart crown molding.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
The piece features crown molding, chrome knobs, and a magnetic closure, which helps the doors to open and close quietly while preventing damage.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 4 June 2025
Built in 1926, the house had charming details like crown molding and hardwood floors.
—Debra Kamin, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for crown molding
Cite this Entry
“Crown molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crown%20molding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share