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 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

And yet, I guarantee that for every countertop appliance exiled to the cupboards, there are a few true home-cooking heroes quietly doing their jobs, week in and week out.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

The domovoi appeared on the countertop, which had been cleaned since Babulya’s potion-making adventure that morning.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack