countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp How to pronounce countertop (audio)
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets

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Use it to wipe down the countertop after a make-up mishap or clean up a tub that’s bearing the remnants of your last bath bomb. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Cold temperatures kill flavor and turn the flesh mealy, so a shaded countertop out of direct sunlight is nearly always the better call. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 Tap blender jar against countertop to burst any air bubbles in filling and pour through a fine-mesh sieve into warm crust; discard any solids (some saffron threads might sneak through the strainer; this is fine). — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Debra Johnson, Merry Maids’ home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for countertop

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Etymology

counter entry 1 + top entry 1

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of countertop was in 1897

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countertop

noun
coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp How to pronounce countertop (audio)
: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area
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