baseboard

noun

base·​board ˈbās-ˌbȯrd 

: a board situated at or forming the base of something

specifically : a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor

Examples of baseboard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dryer sheets have become the de facto favorite for dusting baseboards and other trim because of their anti-static properties. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026

My Herman Miller pendant is on the floor, my egregiously large book collection takes up significant real estate along the baseboards. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026

Fargo said that in his construction business, Michael Jacobs had been able to do framing, baseboard work, trim and windows. —Graham Womack updated January 15, Sacbee.com, 16 Jan. 2026

Larger spaces with taller ceilings can accommodate wider baseboards and more intricate casing, while smaller rooms benefit from cleaner, simpler selections. —Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for baseboard

• checkerboard
• clavichord
• fiberboard
• fibreboard
• fingerboard
• harpsichord
• motherboard
• notochord
• overboard
• overlord
• paperboard
• plasterboard

Kids Definition

baseboard

noun

base·​board -ˌbōrd 

-ˌbȯrd

: a board placed at or forming the base of something

especially : a molding covering the crack between a wall and floor