countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Choose hampers with casters that easily glide under countertops or into closets.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Reduce visual clutter and keep countertop appliances to a minimum.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
This attention to detail continues into the spacious bathrooms, with Waterworks faucets, blue granite countertops and tubs, and Antica Farmacista toiletries.
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But like any other countertop appliance, air fryers come with their own learning curve and important safety precautions.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026
Reduce visual clutter and keep countertop appliances to a minimum.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
This attention to detail continues into the spacious bathrooms, with Waterworks faucets, blue granite countertops and tubs, and Antica Farmacista toiletries.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
But like any other countertop appliance, air fryers come with their own learning curve and important safety precautions.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 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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