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
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Paint Baseboards Paint your baseboards for a clean look with sharp lines.
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Use them on everything from your ceiling fans to your baseboards, and your vacuum cleaner will thank you.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Three matching shell casings were found within the wrapping of Jennie's body, and one was later found lodged between the baseboard and box spring of Emily's bed.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Dust: Wipe down coffee tables, end tables, bookcases, TV consoles, electronics, baseboards, fans, frames, and other decorative items that collect dust.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
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Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Use them on everything from your ceiling fans to your baseboards, and your vacuum cleaner will thank you.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Three matching shell casings were found within the wrapping of Jennie's body, and one was later found lodged between the baseboard and box spring of Emily's bed.
—Natalie Morales, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Dust: Wipe down coffee tables, end tables, bookcases, TV consoles, electronics, baseboards, fans, frames, and other decorative items that collect dust.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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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
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