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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

Example Sentences

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WSJ | Buy Side: This countertop ice cream maker delivers smooth, professional-quality frozen treats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

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

From Salon Jun. 9, 2026

Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 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

Nabila wiped down the countertop next to the sink.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed

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

The home, which is located in a gated community called Vintage at Hidden Park, features updated spa baths and a kitchen equipped with top-tier appliances, stone countertops, and custom cabinetry.

From MarketWatch Dec. 31, 2025

He got a bottle of Clorox bleach and scrubbed the room from top to bottom, washing countertops and sinks, everything, with bleach.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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