baseboard
noun
a board forming the foot of an interior wall.
baseboards
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pluralof baseboard.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In the co-ed house, residents share kitchen duties, rotating bathroom assignments, and a deep-cleaning every six weeks: baseboards, rugs, stairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Often, the instinct is to just begin: grab a garbage bag, empty the freezer, start wiping baseboards, briefly consider alphabetizing your spices.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026
Work from other high spots, such as window ledges and crown molding, down to the baseboards.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
The Natural Resources Defense Council advises that people check their baseboards and attic hatches for openings that can be sealed to make the living space less drafty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023
I stare at the walls and baseboards, noticing that they’ll need a fresh coat soon, especially that scuffed spot near the copier.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
