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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Spray diluted vinegar along baseboards and on surfaces like countertops to deter them (and clean them as well).
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Sealing gaps around baseboards and bed frames.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s designed to gently sweep 12,000 times per minute and capture fine dust on hard surfaces with its HEPA filtration, even in tight areas like along baseboards.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Dryer sheets pick up dust and hair and leave behind a thin layer of anti-static residue that will help repel dust, keeping baseboards cleaner for longer.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Sealing gaps around baseboards and bed frames.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s designed to gently sweep 12,000 times per minute and capture fine dust on hard surfaces with its HEPA filtration, even in tight areas like along baseboards.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Dryer sheets pick up dust and hair and leave behind a thin layer of anti-static residue that will help repel dust, keeping baseboards cleaner for longer.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for baseboard
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“Baseboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseboard. Accessed 8 Jan. 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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