countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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The kitchen sports granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for gathering.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Light and layout — the foundation of value Before countertops or curb appeal, there is flow.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Pair the silhouette with a marble countertop vanity—my choice is Rosso Levanto (a red marble)—for an Old-World meets modern-day convenience.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
So as long as the lid remains on and the slow cooker is plugged in, the countertop appliance is designed to stay above that temp.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Light and layout — the foundation of value Before countertops or curb appeal, there is flow.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Pair the silhouette with a marble countertop vanity—my choice is Rosso Levanto (a red marble)—for an Old-World meets modern-day convenience.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
So as long as the lid remains on and the slow cooker is plugged in, the countertop appliance is designed to stay above that temp.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 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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