countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Terra-cotta pots, hanging planters, and hydroponic countertop setups are all great options.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Spray diluted vinegar along baseboards and on surfaces like countertops to deter them (and clean them as well).
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Apartments have soapstone countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry with modern hardware and subway tile kitchen backsplash.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Spray diluted vinegar along baseboards and on surfaces like countertops to deter them (and clean them as well).
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Apartments have soapstone countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Shaker-style cabinetry with modern hardware and subway tile kitchen backsplash.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
Place small lamps and potted herbs on kitchen countertops.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇nt-ər-täp
: the surface of waist-level kitchen cabinets used as a work area
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