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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Timing pressure, attention from a crowd, or a lack of counter space.
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Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
At the same time, some popular appliances that promise convenience may not be worth the money, the counter space or the hassle.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
This area is typically near the sink or the main counter space.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Your counter space just got a little less cluttered.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
At the same time, some popular appliances that promise convenience may not be worth the money, the counter space or the hassle.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
This area is typically near the sink or the main counter space.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
Your counter space just got a little less cluttered.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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