countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Place baking sheet on a sturdy surface (such as a cooktop or countertop); pour olive mixture onto baking sheet.
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The kitchen has quartz countertops and a Bosch dishwasher, plus open shelving, if that’s your thing.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
The kitchen area includes ample space for cooking on granite countertops.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025
Its clean and elegant design is a flawless fit for your countertop or dining table while your guests are busy grazing before dinner.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
The kitchen has quartz countertops and a Bosch dishwasher, plus open shelving, if that’s your thing.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
The kitchen area includes ample space for cooking on granite countertops.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Nov. 2025
Its clean and elegant design is a flawless fit for your countertop or dining table while your guests are busy grazing before dinner.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 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 29 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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