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

If Karen had walked in, all she would have seen was one leg on the countertop, sticking out of a large hole.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

Social media accounts indicate Robinson's father runs a kitchen countertop and cabinet installation business, while his mother is a social worker.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

There was blood on the chopping board, the room smelled of raw meat, the steak was still sitting out on the countertop, turning grey.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins