worktop
|work/top|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈwɜrkˌtɑp/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɜːkˌtɒp/
surface for tasks
Etymology
Etymology Information
'worktop' originates from English, combining 'work' meaning 'activity involving mental or physical effort' and 'top' meaning 'the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface.'
Historical Evolution
'worktop' evolved from the combination of the words 'work' and 'top' in English, maintaining its meaning as a surface for performing tasks.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a surface for working on,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flat surface in a kitchen or other workspace where tasks are performed.
She placed the ingredients on the worktop before starting to cook.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/21 12:30