countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Wash all food prep surfaces, including utensils, cutting boards and countertops, before and after use.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
In a corner, at the end of a bar lined with whisky, is a one-pan burner, a griddle and a small countertop oven.
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Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
The metal-and-glass construction gives it a more elevated look than its price might suggest, while the color combinations add a cheerful, almost retro jolt to a shelf, side table, or countertop.
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Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
In a corner, at the end of a bar lined with whisky, is a one-pan burner, a griddle and a small countertop oven.
—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
2 July 2026
The metal-and-glass construction gives it a more elevated look than its price might suggest, while the color combinations add a cheerful, almost retro jolt to a shelf, side table, or countertop.
—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
The top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen sports metallic cabinetry paired with dark marble countertops and backsplashes.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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