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

The couple started building in 2021 and implemented antique light fixtures, reclaimed doors, wide baseboards, vintage mantels, and more to imbue the home with a sense of history. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 July 2026

Granted, the front foyer has glistening hardwood flooring, an open stairway, and wide seven-inch baseboard trim combined with crown molding to add a touch of elegance. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Pet hair clings to baseboards and rolls like tumbleweeds around the house. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Always be sure to wipe down baseboards before cleaning your floors. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 July 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