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

In the kitchen, for example, quartzite countertops and soft oak cabinetry by Boffi recede into the background via muted tones allowing the eye to travel past. — Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026

Limit Countertop Items The biggest key to decluttered countertops is to not keep too many things on them to begin with. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

When that happens, tossing it on the countertop or running the package under warm water might feel like the quickest fix. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

That means extra-plush booths, marble countertops and extravagantly plated dishes. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 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