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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In their New York home, Tina and Joe have played up the charming historical details of their pre-war apartment like original molding and uneven walls.
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The current owner, who purchased the property in 2014, has preserved much of its original character, including the Versailles-style parquet flooring, elaborate moldings, and carved stone fireplaces that are still in situ.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The wide body moldings and bold stance give the compact crossover a surprisingly aggressive appearance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The molding is cut into three or four sections (usually) and removed, becoming a mold for later steps.
—Teagan Wolter, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The current owner, who purchased the property in 2014, has preserved much of its original character, including the Versailles-style parquet flooring, elaborate moldings, and carved stone fireplaces that are still in situ.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
The wide body moldings and bold stance give the compact crossover a surprisingly aggressive appearance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The molding is cut into three or four sections (usually) and removed, becoming a mold for later steps.
—Teagan Wolter, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Molding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molding. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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