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

It’s increasingly possible, she says, for induction elements to be combined with other kinds of surfaces—meaning a countertop that doubles as a stove.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

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

On the stove sits a teakettle he has never filled with water, and on the countertop a toaster he’s never plugged in.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri