countertop

noun

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

Examples of countertop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The spacious chef’s kitchen includes two full-size islands with granite countertops, a Viking gas oven range, double ovens, top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinets and a walk-in pantry. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Natural light pours onto a red tiled bar with a marbled countertop. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024 From single bottle options to countertop colossuses, electric, microwave, and UV models—the options are extensive. Samson McDougall, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024 Features include an impressive kitchen anchored by a large central island covered in Taj Mahal quartz countertops. Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Distinctive elements: Quartzite countertops and custom cabinetry. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 22 Feb. 2024 The gorgeous wine room is next to the gourmet kitchen, elegant with sueded stone countertops. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 2 Mar. 2024 The kitchen is decked out with reclaimed antique Belgian brick, marble countertops, and top-of-the-line appliances from Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Miele. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024 From the countertops, to the wooden beams, to the shelves, all wood finishes could have slightly different washes that create interest in the room. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of countertop was in 1897

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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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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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