countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 

: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets

Examples of countertop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The entire Beautiful kitchen collection is now available in a pastel hydrangea blue, a lighter version of the popular cornflower blue, that will add a seasonal pop of color to countertops. —Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

The two-to-four bedroom residences have been designed with a modern Art Deco flair, including Asian statuary marble countertops, nickel Waterworks fixtures and faucets, walnut custom vanities and Italian porcelain tile flooring. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

For an easy, breezy clean up, the toaster is built with a removable, slide-out tray to keep countertops free from crumbs. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025

Pesky messes like glitter, sugar, sprinkles or other fine particles on countertops. —Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

counter entry 1 + top entry 1

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for countertop

• barbershop
• lollipop
• mountaintop
• overtop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop

Kids Definition

countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp 

: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area