countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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To start, banish these five categories of items from your countertops ASAP.
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Elsewhere, a den connects to an all-white kitchen outfitted with marble countertops, an apron-front sink, a professional-grade range, and a breakfast nook, while an upstairs primary suite comes with Juliet balconies and a private bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Regularly maintaining your granite countertops is crucial to prevent stains, scratches, and dullness.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Our favorite style is made of maple wood and has a handy juice groove to spare your countertop from any drippings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
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Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
Elsewhere, a den connects to an all-white kitchen outfitted with marble countertops, an apron-front sink, a professional-grade range, and a breakfast nook, while an upstairs primary suite comes with Juliet balconies and a private bath.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Regularly maintaining your granite countertops is crucial to prevent stains, scratches, and dullness.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
Our favorite style is made of maple wood and has a handy juice groove to spare your countertop from any drippings.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 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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