countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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Stone Countertops Sanitizing kitchen countertops less often might seem counterintuitive, but Cohoon says many people clean them too much.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
One Amazon shopper even uses them to store coffee mugs, sugar, and coffee for an organized countertop.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Extra surfaces There are a lot of carpet shampoos that clean appliances, countertops and hardwood floors, in addition to carpet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Many people leave hair tools and electric toothbrushes sitting out on the countertops as well—Catherine Ebert points out that this is often because this is where outlets are located.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
One Amazon shopper even uses them to store coffee mugs, sugar, and coffee for an organized countertop.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Extra surfaces There are a lot of carpet shampoos that clean appliances, countertops and hardwood floors, in addition to carpet.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Many people leave hair tools and electric toothbrushes sitting out on the countertops as well—Catherine Ebert points out that this is often because this is where outlets are located.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Countertop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/countertop. Accessed 13 Mar. 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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