molding
noun
mold·ing
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Definition of molding
1
: an object produced by molding
2a
: a decorative recessed or relieved surface
b
: a decorative plane or curved strip used for ornamentation or finishing
Illustration of molding
molding 2a: 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
Branching off that, there’s a dining room with custom molding and a family room with lattice windows. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Singer Michael Feinstein shaves nearly $4 million off price of historic Los Feliz mansion," 29 July 2019 Railroad tycoon Joseph Stickney commissioned 250 Italian craftsmen to embellish his hotel with stained glass windows, elaborate molding, and intricate woodwork. — Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, "These historic lodges are the perfect way to see North America’s wild parks," 2 July 2019 Both nurseries were painted, wallpapered, and trimmed in grosgrain ribbon—a sweet alternative to traditional molding. — Shoko Wanger, House Beautiful, "The Ultimate 90-Day Timeline for Designing a Nursery Suite," 27 May 2019 The sneakers come in a white colorway with gold details and a molding of a roaring lion baring its teeth at the heel. — Jihan Forbes, Allure, "LeBron James Teams Up With Harlem's Fashion Row on New Nike Sneakers, Inspired by Strong African-American Women," 5 Sep. 2018 Inside, the mansion has high beam ceilings, five fireplaces and original woodwork from walnut paneling to intricate molding. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Ex-Trail Blazer Rasheed Wallace sells $3 million mansion seen on 'Cribs' (photos)," 11 June 2018 Inside, historically accurate details like 15-foot ceilings, pine floors, plaster moldings, and arch fireplaces can be found throughout. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Ben Affleck Is Selling His 87-Acre Private Georgia Island Compound for $8.9 Million," 1 June 2018 Three-dimensional molding would be one asset, adding the investment would take upward of $2 million. — Rosemary Feitelberg | Wwd, latimes.com, "Mushroom-made fashion authority Aniela Hoitink talks global change-sparked innovation," 29 May 2018 While the furniture has been taken out, the fireplaces, intricate moldings, and grand staircases all remain. — Emily Selter, Town & Country, "The Southern Charm Guide to Charleston," 3 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'molding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for molding
molding
noun
English Language Learners Definition of molding
: a strip of material (such as wood or metal) with some design or pattern that is used as a decoration on a wall, on the edge of a table, etc.
See the full definition for molding in the English Language Learners Dictionary
molding
noun
mold·ing
| \ ˈmōl-diŋ
\
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Kids Definition of molding
: a strip of material having a design and used as a decoration (as on a wall or the edge of a table)
molding
noun
mold·ing
variants:
or chiefly British moulding \ ˈmōl-diŋ
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Medical Definition of molding
: 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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