Cornice
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A decorative moulded projection along the top of a wall, building, or window, or a horizontal fitting used to conceal curtain tracks.
“The ornate plaster cornice ran the full length of the drawing room ceiling in sweeping curves.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkɔːnɪs/
Syllables
cor·nice
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Synonyms
valancepelmet
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in -ICE, starts with CORN, C appears twice, in positions 1 and 6
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Scrabble
Double C uses two low-value tiles, -ICE suffix enables clean hooks onto existing board words
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