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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This is arranged in a galley style layout and is equipped with a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a microwave, plus quite a bit of cabinetry and counter space for a tiny house of this size. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 Between coffee makers, air fryers, kettles, toaster ovens and multi-cookers, many kitchens now have more small appliances than counter space, and an appliance garage gives them a dedicated home. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The kitchen was more than equipped for the chaos, with an electric kettle, cocktail shaker, cutting boards, and plenty of counter space. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026 Minimal counter space aside, the hulking block shape and technical dials on a typical microwave weren’t exactly alluring to me either. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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