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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The First Side Place the stone on the countertop and the knife in your hand, with your index finger on the top of the knife to steady it. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 Nearby, a sleek bar area showcases red oak cabinets, an antique brass sink, and leathered black countertops. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024 The company is no newbie to innovative kitchen countertop appliances and is the creator behind the famed nugget ice machine that boasts a cult-like following. Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2024 Cleaning objects and surfaces like doorknobs and countertops as well as using air purifiers can also go a long way in mitigating the spread of the virus that remains the number one cause of infant hospitalizations in America. Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 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 30 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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