countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Turns out, bleach is perfectly safe to use on countertops as long as they're sealed or glazed.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
The show relays how frenetic back-of-house operations can get, often through the sensory overload created by the Emmy-winning sound team: shouting voices, objects slamming onto countertops, food sizzling on stovetops.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
Our townhome floor plans are thoughtfully designed—but the fixtures, flooring, paint colors, and countertops are quite cookie-cutter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
In fact, it can be outfitted optionally with a slide-out pantry drawer topped by yet another wood countertop.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
The show relays how frenetic back-of-house operations can get, often through the sensory overload created by the Emmy-winning sound team: shouting voices, objects slamming onto countertops, food sizzling on stovetops.
—Abigail Lee, Variety, 5 July 2025
Our townhome floor plans are thoughtfully designed—but the fixtures, flooring, paint colors, and countertops are quite cookie-cutter.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
In fact, it can be outfitted optionally with a slide-out pantry drawer topped by yet another wood countertop.
—New Atlas, 29 June 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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