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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Opposite the kitchen’s eat-in area is more counter space, a desk to handle household duties, and space for a microwave oven. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Keep in mind that a toaster oven requires additional counter space to open and close its doors and remove and add trays and racks. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 Long before stand mixers claimed counter space, this tool did the work with a gentle rhythm that felt almost meditative. Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 June 2026 That’s why dozens of shoppers have used the Red Barrel Studio Miliah Kitchen Pantry Cabinet from Wayfair to help clear clutter and free up counter space in their tiny kitchens. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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