Meaning & use
countertop
A flat, durable surface on top of kitchen or bathroom cabinets, used for food preparation or storage.
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She quickly wiped down the countertop after chopping the vegetables.
The new granite countertop added a sleek, modern look to the kitchen.
A note on using this word
Countertop is the standard American English term, while worktop is more common in British English.
Words with a similar meaning
counterworktop
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