countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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The kitchen, expanded in the renovation with a generous island at its center, is anchored by a Bulthaup system with stainless steel countertops, dual cooktops, and a full complement of Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances.
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Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Proceed with caution on natural stone floors, tiles, and countertops.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Wipe down countertops after every meal and sweep away crumbs regularly.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep countertops clear by forgoing a crock and hanging cooking tools using S hooks on a tension rod along the backsplash instead.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Proceed with caution on natural stone floors, tiles, and countertops.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Wipe down countertops after every meal and sweep away crumbs regularly.
—Charlotte Maracina, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Keep countertops clear by forgoing a crock and hanging cooking tools using S hooks on a tension rod along the backsplash instead.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 5 May. 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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