countertop

American  

[koun-ter-top] / ˈkaʊn tərˌtɒp /

noun

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

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adjective

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

   a countertop microwave oven.

Etymology

Origin of countertop

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

Example Sentences

In 1967, a household countertop microwave made its debut; it cost less than $500.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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 galley kitchen has a countertop with seats, stainless appliances, and a glossy marble floor.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 21, 2025

There are countertop devices that promise to scramble your egg inside the shell, so you never have to sully a whisk again.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

The 911 dispatcher promised to stay on the phone with her until the paramedics arrived, and Maya put the phone on speaker and set it down on the countertop.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway