countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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The home features a walk-in pantry, quartz countertops and floor-to-ceiling windows with a lakefront view, according to the listing.
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Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Granite Granite countertops are a sure-fire way to make your home look dated, designers say.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
In addition to choosing from various styles of furniture, fabric, flooring, and countertops, Dutch Star owners can pick from essentially endless exterior paint options.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
Frustrated after one too many countertop blender mishaps spilling on her clothes or spraying the contents onto the ceiling, Nosrat decided to stick with the stick blender while developing a recipe for butternut squash and green curry soup.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Granite Granite countertops are a sure-fire way to make your home look dated, designers say.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
In addition to choosing from various styles of furniture, fabric, flooring, and countertops, Dutch Star owners can pick from essentially endless exterior paint options.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
Frustrated after one too many countertop blender mishaps spilling on her clothes or spraying the contents onto the ceiling, Nosrat decided to stick with the stick blender while developing a recipe for butternut squash and green curry soup.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 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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