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 open-plan living and dining area centers around a chef’s kitchen with ample counter space, ideal for group meals or casual entertaining.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The windowed kitchen has workhorse stainless-steel appliances but is short on counter space.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Save valuable counter space with this 8-in-1 oven.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Timing pressure, attention from a crowd, or a lack of counter space.
—Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
The windowed kitchen has workhorse stainless-steel appliances but is short on counter space.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Save valuable counter space with this 8-in-1 oven.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Timing pressure, attention from a crowd, or a lack of counter space.
—Ella Quittner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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