countertop appliance

Sits on counter

A countertop appliance is a small electrical device designed to sit on a kitchen counter rather than be built in or stored away: toasters, blenders, coffee makers, stand mixers.

The term distinguishes these portable units from major appliances like refrigerators or dishwashers.

Some households display them permanently; others stow them between uses.

Related

ice cream maker · toaster oven · food processor · stand mixer · hand mixer · rice cooker · instant pot · immersion blender · pressure cooker · yogurt maker · air fryer · dehydrator · can opener · knife sharpener · espresso machine · waffle maker · panini press · electric skillet

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countertop appliancebuilt-in

Included as standard

Family

counter, appliance, counters, appliances, countered, countering, topped, topping, topless

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G