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

For a really sleek look, consider going with a full-height backsplash, as shown above, which runs from the countertop to the upper cabinets. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026

Advertisement Hot, soapy water is generally sufficient for cleaning up everyday messes on kitchen countertops, cutting boards, and kitchen sinks, says Taylor Dunivin, a toxicologist with the Environmental Working Group, an environmental health nonprofit. —Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 17 Feb. 2026

Bleach or other abrasive products can damage your countertops. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026

The unit has two bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, wide-plank hardwood floors and a custom kitchen with quartz countertops, a tile backsplash and Bosch panel appliances. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 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