Countertop: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in American English to describe the horizontal surface in kitchens and bathrooms where various tasks are performed.

• She cleaned the countertop after preparing dinner
• The countertop was made of granite

Frequently used in British English to refer to the kitchen surface where food preparation and other activities are done.

• He cut the vegetables on the worktop
• The worktop is made of a durable material

Typically used in Australian and New Zealand English to describe the surface in kitchens, laboratories, or workshops where tasks are carried out.

• The scientist arranged the test tubes on the benchtop
• She wiped down the benchtop after cooking

This term is generally used to describe any flat surface in the kitchen or bathroom where food is prepared or tasks are done.

• I cleaned the countertop after making dinner