countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Bigger-ticket kitchen appliances are also seeing steep discounts, including a Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Maker as well as a space-saving air fryer intended to take up as little space as possible on your countertop without sacrificing capacity.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
In her book, the formula for infusing a sense of airiness into a small kitchen is yellow cabinets paired with crystal knobs and quartz countertops.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a nearly-perfect rating at Amazon, these popular roses add a hint of color to countertops or vanities.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The new countertop Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 sport a more intuitive design than earlier models.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
In her book, the formula for infusing a sense of airiness into a small kitchen is yellow cabinets paired with crystal knobs and quartz countertops.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a nearly-perfect rating at Amazon, these popular roses add a hint of color to countertops or vanities.
—Shalwah Evans, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
The new countertop Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 sport a more intuitive design than earlier models.
—Mike Feibus, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 7 Oct. 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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