baseboard
noun
base·board
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Definition of baseboard
: 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
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For this reason the baseboards need to be removed before install. — NBC News, "Everything you need to know about buying (and installing) an IKEA closet system," 4 Aug. 2019 The interior features fresh paint, wide baseboards, updated dual-pane windows with plantation shutters, recessed lighting and high ceilings. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Updated home comes with high ceilings, designer details, an updated kitchen, a wet bar and a wood-burning fireplace," 17 July 2019 The walls were spattered, from baseboard to ceiling, in blood and so much pooled on the floor that the police had to build a makeshift bridge to get to the body without tramping through it. — Edmund H. Mahony, courant.com, "More than three decades later, troubling questions and contradictions remain about two murder convictions and the role of forensic scientist Henry Lee," 23 July 2019 Examples include the wide baseboard trim and extensive use of crown molding, not to mention the handsome raised panel trim above the fireplace in the living room. — courant.com, "Property of the Week: 215 South Main Street, West Hartford," 28 June 2019 Prime and paint the walls, then install the finished floor, followed by baseboard molding. — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, "How to Finish Your Basement," 18 Apr. 2019 Cost Homeowners can spend $200 to $500 buying a few planters, cleaning supplies, light bulbs and things like trim baseboard paint or storage bins, Lowe’s Harmon says. — Andria Cheng, USA TODAY, "Want to sell your home? Think like a buyer and follow these home-staging rules," 17 June 2019 The interior features fresh paint, wide baseboards, updated dual-pane windows with plantation shutters, recessed lighting and high ceilings. — Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Designer touches enhance the beauty of this Almaden Valley Pierce Ranch home," 12 June 2019 Emma Leth’s muraled dining room walls, accented with yellow chairs and red baseboards. — Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, "11 Colorful Home Gift Ideas for the Design Lover Who Has Everything," 16 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'baseboard.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for baseboard
baseboard
noun
English Language Learners Definition of baseboard
US
: a narrow board along the bottom of a wall that covers the area where the wall meets the floor
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baseboard
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base·board
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Kids Definition of baseboard
: a line of thin boards running along the bottom of the walls of a room