drainboard

[ dreyn-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

1. a working surface beside or on a kitchen sink, formed and inclined to drain into the sink.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drainboard¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; drain + board

Example Sentences

Patrick's mugs were clean and neatly lined up on the drainboard.

From Literature

“Look at my frog!” said Avery, placing the frog on the drainboard and holding out his hand for pie.

From Literature

Then she dried everything on another cloth and stacked it neatly on the drainboard.

From Literature

She turned back to the drainboard and picked up another bottle, full of milk—fresh, I suppose, from Ernie Cowgill’s morning delivery.

From Literature

Cypress is used in building decks, docks, boats, greenhouse frames, kitchen drainboards and other items with which durability and water compatibility are concerns.

From Washington Times