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

Upgrade your countertops with a few storage essentials, like ingredient canisters and fruit bowls, that help house your produce without being an eyesore (or having your apples loose on the stone surface). —Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 22 Dec. 2025

West Village has studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom models with features such as quartz countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances and wood-style plank flooring, Community Manager Shelly Mitchell said at the opening. —Susan Gill Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025

While these are extreme examples, if used improperly, glass cookware can crack or shatter, leaving shards of glass in your oven or on your countertop. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

This includes countertops, floors, and shower walls with stone finishes, and household goods like tabletops or serving pieces. —Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

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