floorboard

noun

floor·​board ˈflȯr-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce floorboard (audio)
1
: a board in a floor
2
: the floor of an automobile

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Georgian-style design remains, complete with sash windows, decorative cornicing, plus an original fireplace and pine floorboards. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 Even though the camera is pointed out towards the street, the angle of the photo is such that the viewer can peer into her front room and see her welcome mat and floorboards. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Officers also found a handgun, a Glock 22, on the front passenger floorboard. — Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 During construction, floorboards were left exposed to develop nicks and dents. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for floorboard

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of floorboard was in 1881

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