countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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To peel eggs, gently tap each egg on the countertop.
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Butcher block countertops need a 50-50 mix of hot water and bleach for cleaning, plus a material-specific oil to prevent the block from drying out.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The wide-open, marble countertop kitchen is ideal for dining in with a hearty meal, while the circle of outdoor Adirondacks are the ideal place to gather after dark around the fire pit.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
The kitchen is New York City narrow but has been redone with black-granite countertops and a Subzero fridge.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
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Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Butcher block countertops need a 50-50 mix of hot water and bleach for cleaning, plus a material-specific oil to prevent the block from drying out.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The wide-open, marble countertop kitchen is ideal for dining in with a hearty meal, while the circle of outdoor Adirondacks are the ideal place to gather after dark around the fire pit.
—Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
The kitchen is New York City narrow but has been redone with black-granite countertops and a Subzero fridge.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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