kitchen counter

Food preparation area

A kitchen counter is the flat work surface in a kitchen, typically at waist height, used for food preparation, appliance placement, and casual dining.

Counters run along walls or form islands, made from materials like granite, laminate, or butcher block.

She chopped vegetables on the kitchen counter.

The space often serves as a gathering spot: The kids did homework at the kitchen counter while I cooked.

Related

cutting board · sink · stovetop · appliances · small appliances · prep · food prep · chopping · tile · backsplash · crumbs · spills · wiping · wipe down · clean up · clutter · junk drawer · coffee maker

Categories
Opposites
food preparation vs. food consumption surfaces

kitchen counterdining table

Furniture for seated meals

dinner table · kitchen table · breakfast table · breakfast nook · banquet table

fixed vs. movable furniture

kitchen counterkitchen island

Freestanding culinary workspace

rolling cart · folding table

room location

kitchen counterbathroom vanity

Family

kitchen, counter, kitchens, kitchenette, counters, countered, countering, count, recount

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G