baseboard

noun

base·​board ˈbās-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce baseboard (audio)
: a board situated at or forming the base of something
specifically : a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor

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Use the mixture in a spray bottle on kitchen countertops, appliances, baseboards, windowsills, and the insides of your fridge and freezer. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 24 June 2025 In both rooms the millwork around the large windows and wide baseboard trim add to the elegance while large windows admit abundant natural light. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025 As for those wooden baseboards, swap them out for PVC ones to prevent rotting upon contact with water. Jessica Meszaros, NPR, 12 June 2025 Use a damp microfiber cloth and a dusting brush or a vacuum with a brush attachment, and dust everything from the top of the ceiling fan or light fixtures to the baseboards. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for baseboard

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First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baseboard was in 1598

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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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baseboard

noun
base·​board -ˌbōrd How to pronounce baseboard (audio)
-ˌbȯrd
: a board placed at or forming the base of something
especially : a molding covering the crack between a wall and floor

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