countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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As sublime as countertop donuts and as nourishing as a rack of girlie magazines, Clerks is a terrific movie gorge.
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Roll Out Cookie and Pie Dough Prevent major countertop messes by rolling out your cookie dough or pie crust onto a sheet of parchment.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found a water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid and an open coffee cup stored in the kitchen on a shelf above the food prep area, as well as several unapproved beverages on prep tables and countertops.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Microfiber cloths are often used to clean surfaces, countertops, floors, and glass.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
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Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2025
Roll Out Cookie and Pie Dough Prevent major countertop messes by rolling out your cookie dough or pie crust onto a sheet of parchment.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Inspectors found a water bottle with an unapproved screw-top lid and an open coffee cup stored in the kitchen on a shelf above the food prep area, as well as several unapproved beverages on prep tables and countertops.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Microfiber cloths are often used to clean surfaces, countertops, floors, and glass.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 26 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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