molding

noun

mold·​ing ˈmōl-diŋ 

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

Illustration of molding

• 1 fillet and fascia
• 2 torus
• 3 reeding
• 4 cavetto
• 5 scotia
• 6 congé
• 7 beak

Examples of molding in a Sentence

The house has beautiful moldings around its doors and windows.

Recent Examples on the Web

Line the inside of the molding can with a piece of plastic wrap. —Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024

The diaphragm then undergoes another round of baking and molding, resulting in a final thickness of about 0.1mm. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

The crown molding and ornate mantel elevate the room, too. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024

Another way is to use the Baseboard Buddy which has a contoured head perfect for any moldings. —Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing molding

• bed molding
• crown molding
• injection molding

Kids Definition

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

ˈmōl-diŋ 

: an act or process of molding

specifically : the shaping of the fetal head to allow it to pass through the birth canal during childbirth