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Definition of floorboard

floorboard

/ˈflɔːr.bɔːrd/
floor · board
Plural:floorboards
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floorboard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long, flat piece of timber or wood that forms part of a wooden floor.

Example

"The old Victorian house was filled with the sound of creaking floorboards every time someone walked down the hallway."

2

The floor area of a motor vehicle or boat.

Example

"He accidentally dropped his keys onto the passenger side floorboard while reaching for his coffee."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 18th century; formed by combining 'floor' and 'board'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Floorboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/floorboard
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