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

Look no further than her Tribeca office, known as The Atelier, which boasts off-white walls, warm wood cabinetry, honey onyx countertops, cherry-red accents, and terrazzo flooring. —Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026

Porcelain or ceramic tile is a great flooring option, and quartz countertops are low-maintenance and resistant to staining. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026

For instance, changing out the laminate countertops instead of doing a full kitchen overhaul or updating the backsplash. —Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026

Like moths to a flame, a spare square-foot of kitchen countertop inevitably becomes the hot spot to hang out. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 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