: 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 WebThe home boosts rooms with 11-foot ceilings and original molding, marble fireplaces, a den with a wet bar, a dining area and a lounge.—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024 Highlights include soaring 16-foot ceilings, arched doorways, original moldings, five fireplaces, and a grand floating staircase.—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 In addition, this 110-year-old home is full of elegant, early 20th-century features including hardwood floors, ceiling moldings, wainscoting, a statement-making hallway staircase and two marble fireplaces.—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2024 Details like French limestone floors, neoclassical moldings, and Venetian plaster walls give it architectural gravitas, while deluxe features like marble baths and a rooftop terrace add to the homes comfort and luxury.—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for molding
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