1. the flat working surface of a bench, especially in a laboratory, workshop, or kitchen

1. designed to be placed on or used on a benchtop; compact and suitable for laboratory or workshop use
Usage: often used in scientific and technical contexts

Examples

• The chemistry lab has new benchtops made of heat-resistant material.
• She organized her tools neatly across the benchtop.
• A benchtop centrifuge is ideal for small-scale laboratory work.
• The carpenter cleared the benchtop before starting the next project.
• Benchtop models of the equipment are available for testing.
• The kitchen benchtop was cluttered with cooking supplies.