crown molding
nounDefinition of crown molding
: molding that crowns a surface or structure
especially
: molding that runs between the top of an internal wall and a ceiling
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On the right, pocket doors open to a living room with crown molding and a clutch of six-over-six windows — standard throughout most of the home. — John Ellement, Boston.com Real Estate, "Home of the Week: Farmhand quarters serve as office suite in Needham antique," 21 Aug. 2019 The private master retreat features crown molding and French door access to the backyard. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Privacy, beauty and a backyard sanctuary can be yours at this Mediterranean-style cul-de-sac home," 16 July 2019 Xu used fishing wire to secure these photographs to the ends of curtain rods, the headboards of wardrobes, the ridged corners of crown molding. — Eren Orbey, The New Yorker, "A Chinese Photographer’s Secret Installations Inside His Parents’ Home," 4 Aug. 2019 The house boasts striking coffered ceilings with crown molding, a Waterford Crystal chandelier dangling over the staircase, and the original speakeasy design—checkered floors and all—in the basement. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Swanky 19th-century mansion yours for $2.25M," 30 July 2019 Inside the house with 2,784 square feet of living space are updates of classic wallpaper, wainscot and crown molding. — oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams invites you to dream big in Wilsonville," 27 July 2019 Visitors are shown to a spacious waiting room with a fireplace, plush rugs, and high ceilings with crown molding. — Anna North, Vox, "“A place where you don’t need to translate yourself”," 24 June 2019 Inside, visitors are greeted by an entry foyer featuring a marble floor and, setting the standard for the rest of the home, wide baseboard and crown moldings that are used throughout the first floor. — James Alexander, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 115 Waverly Drive, Newington," 9 Nov. 2017 The private master retreat features crown molding and French door access to the backyard. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Pristine property at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in Almaden Valley," 25 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'crown molding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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