countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Regularly wiping down all surfaces, including countertops, the stovetop, backsplash, walls, cabinets, and any other surfaces, can help eliminate any food splatters, residual grease, or other messes that could be contributing to a less-than-fresh-smelling space.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The centerpiece is a custom Aegean blue kitchen, lacquered top to bottom with bronze accents and Calacatta marble countertops, connecting seamlessly to a family room with a hidden, James Bond–style TV that rises up out of a cabinet at the touch of a button.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Decorated with a cheery botanical pattern, the crock can be stored on the countertop to keep butter fresh, soft, and spreadable at all times.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Cup your hands around it and gently pull it toward you, using the resistance of the countertop to create tension on the dough surface.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The centerpiece is a custom Aegean blue kitchen, lacquered top to bottom with bronze accents and Calacatta marble countertops, connecting seamlessly to a family room with a hidden, James Bond–style TV that rises up out of a cabinet at the touch of a button.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Decorated with a cheery botanical pattern, the crock can be stored on the countertop to keep butter fresh, soft, and spreadable at all times.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Cup your hands around it and gently pull it toward you, using the resistance of the countertop to create tension on the dough surface.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for countertop
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 6 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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