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countertop

American  
[koun-ter-top] / ˈkaʊn tərˌtɒp /

noun

countertops plural
  1. a counter, as in a kitchen, especially when covered with a heat- and stain-resistant material.


adjective

  1. designed to fit or be used on a countertop.

    a countertop microwave oven.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of countertop

First recorded in 1895–1900; counter 1 + top 1

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And I was really upset because it matched everything else on my countertop.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

It’s increasingly possible, she says, for induction elements to be combined with other kinds of surfaces—meaning a countertop that doubles as a stove.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

In the kitchen, dozens of supplement bottles line the countertop, each promising a different type of nutritional benefit.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

The master bathroom is the epitome of elegance as it boasts marble countertop vanities, a large soaking tub, and a glass-enclosed shower.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

She bent down, took a small bottle off the bottom shelf, and placed it on the glass countertop.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez

The main living space features an open plan that flows nicely from the living room to the dining area and sleek kitchen, which features a 14-foot island, quartz countertops, and luxe appliances.

From MarketWatch May 26, 2026

Because when we talk about “resetting” a kitchen, we’re not just talking about dishes or countertops.

From Salon May 5, 2026

The ADU has a roomy kitchenette with white cabinets and countertops, a compact air fryer-toaster oven from Our Place, and a slim retro-style refrigerator from Unique.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

Those avocado green appliances, Formica countertops, and linoleum floors were just as crappy as they appear in those sitcom reruns.

From Barron's Mar. 14, 2026

I even wiped down the countertops and stove.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

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