counter space

noun

: total flat surface area for preparing food in a kitchen
I wish my kitchen had more counter space.

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The kitchen was more than equipped for the chaos, with an electric kettle, cocktail shaker, cutting boards, and plenty of counter space. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 Minimal counter space aside, the hulking block shape and technical dials on a typical microwave weren’t exactly alluring to me either. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside, the kitchen was spacious and new, with lots of counter space and an island, and the bathrooms were remodeled. — Shannon Sims, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The result turns the basin into a prep zone where cooks can chop, rinse and drain without hunting for open counter space. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counter space

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“Counter space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counter%20space. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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