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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Veiny marble countertops, traditional bridge faucets, and rustic floor tiles are great farmhouse design ideas too. Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024 An organized kitchen can yield significant financial rewards as well; new countertops and cabinets can increase a home’s overall value. Michelle Mastro, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024 An impressive collection of snow globes lines the shelf above the countertop. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 This practical and luxe-looking gift will brighten up their countertop and is a more hygienic option than wooden or plastic ones. Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for countertop 

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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 24 Dec. 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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