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

After solving the hexagonal countertop conundrum, Barr unpacks new slab samples that are on display in the Helsingborg center, so sales specialists can touch the real thing. — Claire Zillman, Fortune, 30 July 2026

The suite next door had a full kitchen with glistening white-and-burgundy countertops, door frames set in raw marble, and a dining table sourced from a Paris flea market. — Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

Uncertainty introduces risk, and risk has a cost as real as countertops. — Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The kitchen continues to balance old and new, with furniture-style cabinetry, farmhouse sinks, marble countertops, reclaimed wood accents, and designer appliances. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 July 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
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop

Kids Definition

countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp 

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