countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Marble plays a starring role throughout the home, appearing in multiple bathrooms as well as the kitchen, where the countertops, backsplash, and flooring are crafted from Italian Panda marble.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
The products allow children to reach countertops and participate in cooking, cleaning and other activities alongside their parents, and their designs vary widely with different sized steps, safety railings and, in some cases, safety netting.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
What to look for in a quality countertop dishwasher
All countertop dishwashers are made of metal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Bathtubs Hotel bathrooms are even dirtier than airplanes, studies have found – especially the countertops.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
The products allow children to reach countertops and participate in cooking, cleaning and other activities alongside their parents, and their designs vary widely with different sized steps, safety railings and, in some cases, safety netting.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
What to look for in a quality countertop dishwasher
All countertop dishwashers are made of metal.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Bathtubs Hotel bathrooms are even dirtier than airplanes, studies have found – especially the countertops.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2025
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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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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