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 kitchen is appointed with white shaker cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Wellhouse Leisure The kitchen offers a compact single gas burner/sink unit with glass top on the driver's side, with a long countertop extending perpendicularly across the rear hatch. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

This set comes with 12 stations to use along doorways, windowsills, countertops, behind appliances, and even on the patio. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026

Cross-contamination can also occur when produce or other infected foods come into contact with cutting boards, countertops or other surfaces. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 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