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molding

American  
[mohl-ding] / ˈmoʊl dɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or process of molding.

  2. something molded.

  3. a strip of contoured wood or other material placed just below the juncture of a wall and a ceiling.

  4. Architecture, Furniture.

    1. any of various long, narrow, ornamental surfaces that are either continuous or discontinuous, with uniform cross sections for the full length and a strikingly modeled profile that casts strong shadows: used on frames, tables, etc., and certain architectural members, as cornices, stringcourses, or bases.

    2. a strip of wood, stone, etc., having such a surface.

molding British  
/ ˈməʊldɪŋ /

noun

  1. the US spelling of moulding

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of molding

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; mold 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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This isn’t the only lounging space in the dwelling, the property has another living area on the bottom floor that features carpeted flooring, two windows, and wood crown molding.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

In a quick interview, Smith railed against the Democratic establishment, and while she deserves credit for molding Buttigieg into the podcast-fluent surrogate he is today, I couldn’t help but laugh.

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

She learned a lot about high-precision concrete, including the chemistry, equipment, mixing process and molding required to make urban benches, lighting and facade paneling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

"We welcome professionals and organisations to partner with us and take an active role in molding our AI products," he says.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

John picked up a handful of slush and started molding it into an iceball.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel

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