countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Davis owns and runs Cambria, a private Minnesota company that manufactures the quartz used for kitchen and bathroom countertops.
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
Honestly, the kitchen is the highlight here — the green cabinets and black soapstone countertops are a lovely pair.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Clean all hard surfaces like floors, countertops and drawers with a disinfectant.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 May 2026
The kitchen comes standard with a dual-burner gas stove, stainless steel sink, 116-L refrigerator and extendable countertop.
—C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 17 May 2026
Honestly, the kitchen is the highlight here — the green cabinets and black soapstone countertops are a lovely pair.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 17 May 2026
Clean all hard surfaces like floors, countertops and drawers with a disinfectant.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 17 May 2026
The kitchen comes standard with a dual-burner gas stove, stainless steel sink, 116-L refrigerator and extendable countertop.
—C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 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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