countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp How to pronounce countertop (audio)
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets

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Khloé Kardashian Posts Adorable Conversation with Niece Dream About Her Son Tatum The dancing then moved from the dining room to the kitchen, with True and Dream climbing atop Kardashian's grey marble countertops for their next routine. Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Use our guide to learn how to clean your granite countertops, from the everyday crumbs and debris to the longer-lasting stains. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025 Not to mention, the set comes in a convenient holder that keeps the pieces in one place on your countertop. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 An elevated dining area connects to the kitchen, which is outfitted with white oak cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and a round island with five stovetop burners. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for countertop 

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countertop was in 1897

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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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countertop

noun
coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp How to pronounce countertop (audio)
: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area
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