countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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The kitchen is dreamy with its huge windows and Siberian elm countertops; same goes for the back patio with its trellis covering a full-size outdoor-dining table that feels straight out of Under the Tuscan Sun.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 June 2026
Avoid placing hot coffee pots or cups directly on the countertop.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Dish soap is one of the most versatile cleaning products in the pantry; in addition to taking care of dirty dishes, it can be used to remove laundry stains, mop floors, clean countertops, and wash windows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Luxury bathrooms feature the best of the best in interior design, such as seamless stone countertops and bold botanical murals.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 June 2026
Avoid placing hot coffee pots or cups directly on the countertop.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Dish soap is one of the most versatile cleaning products in the pantry; in addition to taking care of dirty dishes, it can be used to remove laundry stains, mop floors, clean countertops, and wash windows.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
Luxury bathrooms feature the best of the best in interior design, such as seamless stone countertops and bold botanical murals.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 19 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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