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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Though your home may have its share of appliances, mail, mugs, or anything else that lives on your countertops daily, they should be removed before listing. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Wentz encouraged the to-the-ceiling citron wall tiles and balanced them with all-white cabinets and countertops. — Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026 The kitchen features Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Air fryers are typically compact and don’t take up much space on your countertop, while a convection oven is usually a full-size appliance. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countertop

Word History

Etymology

counter entry 1 + top entry 1

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

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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