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

Combine one part fabric softener with three parts warm water, dampen a sponge with the mixture, and use it to wipe down walls and baseboards. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025

Throughout the interior space are hardwood floors and restored crown moldings and baseboards. —Vivian Marino, New York Times, 2 May 2025

Few things are as annoying as a vacuum cleaner that leaves a strip of dust by the baseboards and in the corners. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Apr. 2025

Vertical Surfaces Vertical surfaces, such as walls, baseboards, cabinet fronts, and blinds will typically only be spot-cleaned during a regular session. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025

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