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Definition of drainboard

drainboard

/ˈdreɪnˌbɔːrd/
drain · board
Plural:drainboards
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drainboard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A slightly sloped, grooved surface next to a kitchen sink where newly washed dishes are placed so that excess water can run off into the basin.

Example

"She stacked the clean plates and glasses on the drainboard to dry."

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• Rhymes for drainboard

• Nearby Words

dragway
drain
drainable
drainboard
drained
drainer
draining

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drainboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drainboard
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