countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 

: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets

Examples of countertop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This countertop-friendly frozen dessert machine features five delicious presets for ice cream, sorbet, gelato, smoothie bowls and frozen yogurt. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Use it as a candy bowl or for snacks like puppy chow, cookies, and other finger foods to add a decorative touch to your countertop spread, then cover it with the lid to store any extras. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

The kitchen features premium Poggenpohl cabinetry, marble countertops, dual dishwashers, and a breakfast nook. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

The through-line is the removal of items from the countertop and their relocation to otherwise unused vertical or hidden space. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

counter entry 1 + top entry 1

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for countertop

• barbershop
• lollipop
• mountaintop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop

Kids Definition

countertop

noun

coun·​ter·​top ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp 

: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area