countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp How to pronounce countertop (audio)
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets

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Visitors can expect plenty of natural interior design elements such as solid wood furniture, woven textiles made from natural fibers, an easy breezy indoor-outdoor flow, and marble countertops in the bathrooms. Julie Olum, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025 Using it to clean stone countertops and tiles can strip the shine and leave a dull finish, etch the surface, or break down the protective seal over time. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2025 Units have private balconies, 9-foot ceilings, granite countertops and more. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025 The kitchen features marble countertops and top-tier Thermador and Viking appliances. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for countertop

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First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countertop was in 1897

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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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countertop

noun
coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp How to pronounce countertop (audio)
: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area
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