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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By maximizing storage, appliances, and counter space along two walls, galley kitchens keep everything within easy reach, making meal preparation more efficient. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 If your bathroom's counter space is limited, keep the surfaces clean and clear of clutter. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025 As a small microwave, this one’s good for saving on counter space, but can be limiting in other ways. Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025 Each home features open-concept layouts with natural light, sleek kitchens with ample counter space, bedrooms with privacy and flexibility, and optional customizable basements. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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