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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In the clean-lined kitchen, the marble countertop waterfalls over the snack bar island alongside wooden cabinetry. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024 Their kettle and burr grinder are both permanent fixtures on my kitchen countertop. Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Tiger Adventure Vehicles Farther forward, the extra-long kitchen block occupies the majority of the driver-side wall, giving traveling cooks a two-place induction cooktop, microwave, 122-L AC/DC fridge/freezer, slide-out cutting board and composite countertop. New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 The cabinets, the refrigerator, the countertop, there was blood from corner to corner in the kitchen. Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for countertop 

Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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