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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Store rarely used items out of sight to free up counter space and create a cleaner look. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026 Spin, Grab and Go Lazy Susans are especially helpful in bathrooms where counter space is limited. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Rotating Turntables for Easy Daily Access Lazy Susans are especially helpful in bathrooms where counter space is limited. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 The dining room is outfitted with a wet bar, designed for mixing evening cocktails, and the sleek kitchen offers generous counter space alongside a more casual family room with a relaxed dining nook. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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