countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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The cooktop is set into the countertop at left with controls mounted on the cabinet face in front.
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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
This Boston kitchen is both refined and homey with original wood beams, white slab-style kitchen cabinets, and gray countertops.
—Lauren Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The cooktop is set into the countertop at left with controls mounted on the cabinet face in front.
—Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Murphy says to pay close attention to your countertops, cabinets, and appliances.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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