What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unmold
Example
After the cake has cooled, you can unmold it from the pan. [unmold: verb]
Example
She carefully unmolded the clay sculpture from the mold. [unmolded: past tense]
unmould
Example
After the cake has cooled, you can unmould it from the pan. [unmould: verb]
Example
She carefully unmoulded the clay sculpture from the mold. [unmoulded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both words are relatively uncommon and are used primarily in cooking or sculpting contexts. However, unmold is slightly more common in everyday language due to its usage in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unmold and unmould?
Both unmold and unmould are equally formal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts without any issues.
