Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for counter. Search instead for countergu.
Definitions

counter

[koun-ter] / ˈkaʊn tər /






Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Over the years as the Army purchased different types of counter missile and drones systems, the number of laptops inside base defense operations centers has grown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He changed what was on the counter around the coffee maker and moved the mug to different spots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

For more than 75 years, customers in a small seaside town have been greeted by the same familiar face behind the counter at the local pharmacy.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

To counter inflation, consider owning stocks, which can rise with prices.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Now I drift over to the counter displaying boring shirtwaists: rows and rows of white blouses with every imaginable variation of button or no button, lace or pleating.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




Vocabulary lists containing counter


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "counter" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com