countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Even better, the set includes a wooden storage block that’s not only functional but looks good on a countertop, too.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Aside from that, this is a terrific little toaster for the money, and at only nine inches across fits nicely even on smaller countertops.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 19 Apr. 2024
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Aside from that, this is a terrific little toaster for the money, and at only nine inches across fits nicely even on smaller countertops.
—Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 19 Apr. 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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