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.

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molding British  

/ ˈməʊldɪŋ /

noun

1. the US spelling of moulding

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Etymology

Origin of molding

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

Example Sentences

Indeed, there’s much time, effort and money spent on molding a show’s return into the kind of must-see event that will draw viewers old and new.

From Los Angeles Times

Then most newspapers were local monopolies; their Washington reporters really could believe they were molding the views of editors and readers back home, and feel a duty to do so toward some higher end.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Another living area boasts similar crown moldings, a cozy fireplace, and large windows that allow natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch

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

Related Words

• decoration
• embellishment
• frieze