countertop

American  

[kaun-ter-top] / ˈkaʊn tərˌtɒp /

noun

• countertops
  plural

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.

Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• countertops
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of countertop

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

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Example Sentences

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countertop countertops

Nearby, the kitchen features custom wood cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a spacious countertop with bar seating.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

"It's been difficult for businesses to manage," Miller told AFP from his factory floor in Warren as a machine hummed nearby, cutting countertop material.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

In 2019, the California Department of Public Health identified the first known case of silicosis in a countertop fabrication worker.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

His grandfather, Pulte said in 2021, was also “very involved” in his countertop company.

From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026

I stared at the countertop and let that sink in.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia

Routine tasks such as mopping floors, spraying countertops, and wiping surfaces with scented products generate billions or trillions of particles, with the total depending on the product.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

But when she left Cambridge in 2001, she donated her famous kitchen — pegboard walls, towering countertops and all — to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, where it remains on display.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

Staff are now working to draft language to prohibit the fabrication of engineered-stone countertops and similar products, which will need to be reviewed by stakeholders and approved by the board before it can be implemented.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

“The chef-inspired designer kitchen seamlessly blends functionality and style with quartz countertops, high-end appliances, and center-island seating, opening effortlessly to the dining area and corner window views that frame the horizon,” the listing continued.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026

I put all of my ingredients away, wiped down the countertops, mopped up the flour that had fallen on the floor, and cleaned all the bowls and utensils I’d used.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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