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 itself appears to have gotten a recent-ish renovation with new tiling, a good amount of counter space, and a washer-dryer.
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Dec. 2025
Coffee lovers with sufficient counter space may prefer electric models, like the Greater Goods electric kettle ($65) or the Stagg EKG ($180 and up), which have variable temperature control—useful because many coffee-brewing recipes call for water that is not quite boiling.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Spice racks are perfect for organizing your kitchen and giving yourself more counter space.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
While a larger version of the appliance earned a shout-out from Oprah this year, this option is better suited for those with smaller kitchens or limited counter space.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
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Katie McDonough, Curbed, 8 Dec. 2025
Coffee lovers with sufficient counter space may prefer electric models, like the Greater Goods electric kettle ($65) or the Stagg EKG ($180 and up), which have variable temperature control—useful because many coffee-brewing recipes call for water that is not quite boiling.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Spice racks are perfect for organizing your kitchen and giving yourself more counter space.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
While a larger version of the appliance earned a shout-out from Oprah this year, this option is better suited for those with smaller kitchens or limited counter space.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 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 18 Dec. 2025.
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