countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Its innovative design ensures that any extra water falls right back into your sink instead of flooding your countertops.
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
All faucets, switches, doorknobs, countertops, toilets, and the interior of the sink should be wiped down at least once a day.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
Despite the building's premium countertops, modern design and onsite gym, the owners aim not to earn a profit but to help formerly homeless young adults and low-income families improve their lives.
—Tyler Spence, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2024
More big stories Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
All faucets, switches, doorknobs, countertops, toilets, and the interior of the sink should be wiped down at least once a day.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2024
Despite the building's premium countertops, modern design and onsite gym, the owners aim not to earn a profit but to help formerly homeless young adults and low-income families improve their lives.
—Tyler Spence, The Indianapolis Star, 11 July 2024
More big stories Doctors said cutting countertops destroyed his lungs.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
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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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