countertop

[ koun-ter-top ]

/ ˈkaʊn tərˌtɒp /

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noun

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

adjective

designed to fit or be used on a countertop: a countertop microwave oven.

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Origin of countertop

First recorded in 1895–1900; counter¹ + top¹

This is an appliance you’ll use every day, and it lives out in public on your countertop.
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Today, toaster oven sales have bloomed to nearly two million units per year, thanks to these kitchen appliances’ versatility and countertop-friendly form.
Best toaster oven: Save counter space and time with our toaster oven picks|Julian Cubilllos|February 5, 2021|Popular-Science
Convection microwaves often mimic the style and portability of countertop microwaves.
The best microwaves: This way for buttery popcorn and tempting leftovers|PopSci Commerce Team|January 22, 2021|Popular-Science
Next, drop the pan from the height of about a foot onto countertop.
Four tips for bake-off worthy cakes|By Saveur|January 12, 2021|Popular-Science

Home wall combi ovens are available from many big-brand appliance manufacturers, but it’s the countertop models, like the new app-connected Anova Precision Oven, that just might bring combination cooking to the masses.
The kitchen of the future is here, it’s just not evenly distributed|Katie McLean|December 18, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Her mother figures she can clean offices and homes, and her father hopes to find work as a kitchen countertop builder.
Adios, Arizona|Terry Greene Sterling|July 31, 2010|DAILY BEAST
There is a special place in hell reserved for people who cut on granite or glass boards or directly on the countertop.
The Dirty Truth About Cutting Boards|Chad Ward|September 1, 2009|DAILY BEAST