baseboards Meaning & Definition
ˈbās-ˌbȯrd
What Does Baseboards Mean?
As a noun, baseboards means a board situated at or forming the base of something. It is also used to mean a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor.
Quick Facts About Baseboards
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbās-ˌbȯrd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1598 |
Baseboards Definition (Noun)
- a board situated at or forming the base of something
- a molding covering the joint of a wall and the adjoining floor
Synonyms of Baseboards
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Baseboards synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Baseboards
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Baseboards in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
baseboard
baseboards
Words That Rhyme With Baseboards
First Known Use
1598
How Do You Say Baseboards?
Baseboards is pronounced /ˈbās-ˌbȯrd/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bās).