counter space

noun

: total flat surface area for preparing food in a kitchen
I wish my kitchen had more counter space.

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It air fries, bakes, roasts, and toasts — all while taking up minimal counter space. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Keep in mind that a toaster oven requires additional counter space to open and close its doors and remove and add trays and racks. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 Opposite the kitchen’s eat-in area is more counter space, a desk to handle household duties, and space for a microwave oven. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 The chef can only work so quickly, and the kitchen has only limited appliances and counter space. — Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for counter space

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“Counter space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counter%20space. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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