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

Open kitchens feature custom Italian cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, while floor-to-ceiling glass and broad terraces keep the spaces light, airy, and unmistakably Floridian. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2026

Don't Stack Appliances On Top Of A Microwave Don't set other countertop appliances on top of a microwave. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026

Fueled by impulse buys, upgrade cycles, and social media launches, countertop appliances can reinvent categories overnight. —Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026

The home features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a recreation room and heated bathroom floors, according to the listing. —Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 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