countertop
noun
coun·ter·top
ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌtäp 
: the flat working surface on top of waist-level kitchen cabinets
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This dark green paint color works particularly well in a kitchen or bathroom, and Kim recommends pairing it with dark wood tones, creamy marble countertops, and bronze metal accents.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
The popular vacuum can also be converted into a handheld device and comes with a crevice tool and a 2-in-1 brush to target tough spots like curtains and upholstered furniture and for cleaning above-floor messes on stairs, countertops, and more.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Spend some time standing (at home, try working standing at a high countertop.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
The concrete flooring continues into the double-height great room, which features soaring vaulted ceilings, massive windows, and a gourmet kitchen crafted from light wood that’s offset with black countertops.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024
The popular vacuum can also be converted into a handheld device and comes with a crevice tool and a 2-in-1 brush to target tough spots like curtains and upholstered furniture and for cleaning above-floor messes on stairs, countertops, and more.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Spend some time standing (at home, try working standing at a high countertop.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
The concrete flooring continues into the double-height great room, which features soaring vaulted ceilings, massive windows, and a gourmet kitchen crafted from light wood that’s offset with black countertops.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 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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