countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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The finely veined stone dresses up sink countertops and provides a cool surface for kneading dough and rolling out pie crusts.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
That extra stretch is most noticeable in the passenger-side kitchen, where the countertop grows considerably in length.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Joules got used to demanding granite countertops and walk-in closets.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
The galley is outfitted with Breeze Oak Recon cabinets, Labrador Antique stone countertops and flooring, a microwave, conventional oven, refrigerator, and the requisite coffee machine.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
That extra stretch is most noticeable in the passenger-side kitchen, where the countertop grows considerably in length.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2025
Joules got used to demanding granite countertops and walk-in closets.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
The galley is outfitted with Breeze Oak Recon cabinets, Labrador Antique stone countertops and flooring, a microwave, conventional oven, refrigerator, and the requisite coffee machine.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 19 May 2025
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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