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

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

Plus, many cleaner heads are designed to get right up against baseboards to collect dust. —Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025

Every edge, joint and transition has been executed with meticulous precision—no baseboards needed to hide misalignments or flaws. —Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025

Users can also detach its pod and handheld attachments, including upholstery and crevice tools, to tackle hard-to-reach spaces (like baseboards and windowsills) and furniture with ease. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 23 Feb. 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