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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Shower curtains and bath mats are an obvious way to bring in color and texture, but even something as small as a toothbrush holder or soap dish can make up for an unfortunate rental situation (the dreaded Home Depot cabinets, perhaps) or a lack of counter space.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
On the first floor, there’s a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a bright kitchen with an induction stove, a roomy sink, and plenty of counter space.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Compact Design, Big Benefits The K-Mini Mate’s compact design saves counter space and promotes daily convenience.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Tiny communal kitchens, barely any counter space and maybe just a microwave to work with?
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
On the first floor, there’s a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a bright kitchen with an induction stove, a roomy sink, and plenty of counter space.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
Compact Design, Big Benefits The K-Mini Mate’s compact design saves counter space and promotes daily convenience.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Tiny communal kitchens, barely any counter space and maybe just a microwave to work with?
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
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 1 Oct. 2025.
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