noun
- Plural of drainboard; slanted surfaces, typically attached to or near a sink, designed to hold dishes and allow water to drain back into the sink.
Usage: Common in kitchens, especially in older homes and commercial settings.
Examples
- The old kitchen had two drainboards on either side of the sink.
- She placed the wet dishes on the drainboards to air-dry.
- Modern kitchens often have built-in drainboards integrated into the countertop.
- The restaurant's drainboards were stainless steel for easy cleaning.
- Water from the drainboards flowed directly back into the sink basin.