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

Billund is an upside-down spice, salt and pepper grinder to keep your table or countertop free of residue. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Wash all food preparation surfaces, including utensils, cutting boards and countertops, before and after use. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026

And though cyclospora aren’t known to linger on surfaces, food safety experts always advise washing down countertops and cutting boards with soap and water. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

Some kitchens might have marble countertops and light wood cabinetry, while others include stone-tile backsplashes and lacquer doors and drawers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 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