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

Other items to consider donating are quality cookware, small countertop appliances in good working condition, or dishware. —Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026

In 2017, Chef Raja, with his wife, Pilar Moreno, turned the garage of their home in the San Ángel neighborhood into a professional kitchen with stainless steel countertops. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026

It's equipped with a sink, a small fridge, an oven, and an electric cooktop, plus plywood countertops and plenty of cabinetry for storage. —New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026

Even though they are often left on the kitchen countertop, ready to grab for an on-the-go snack, that might not be the proper way to store them. —Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026

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