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

Remove Dirt And Debris The first step in cleaning your baseboards is to dust and vacuum them to remove any debris and dust particles. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026

Avoid creamy shades on baseboards, crown molding, and door and window trim to prevent a dirty, outdated look, and stick with a crisp white or a true color pulled from the bathroom wallpaper. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026

Finish with a whole-house pass on baseboards, vents and high-touch surfaces. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026

Clean baseboards make an entire room look sharper, even if nothing else has changed. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 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