countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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That means an oven with a large capacity but a small footprint, a fridge with a glass panel to show what’s on hand for dinner, and intentionally spaced outlets to make the most of every countertop.
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Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Eschewing the typical kitchen island, Mc Adam centered the white-walled room around an antique dairy table topped with Brazilian azur quartzite, echoing the countertops.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
The kitchen is outfitted with butcher block countertops and newer appliances.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
Other than its functionality, this knife set is simply a pretty addition to a countertop.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Kelsey Jane Youngman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Eschewing the typical kitchen island, Mc Adam centered the white-walled room around an antique dairy table topped with Brazilian azur quartzite, echoing the countertops.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
The kitchen is outfitted with butcher block countertops and newer appliances.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
Other than its functionality, this knife set is simply a pretty addition to a countertop.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp
: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area
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