undercounter

Beneath the workspace

Undercounter describes appliances designed to fit beneath a kitchen counter: an undercounter refrigerator, an undercounter dishwasher.

The term also appears as under-counter or under counter.

Occasionally used figuratively for transactions conducted covertly, by analogy with under-the-counter dealings.

installation

built-in

Included as standard

custom-fit · fitted · cabinetry · countertop · mounting · retrofit · plumbing · electrical · ventilation · cutout

appliance

refrigerator

Food-cooling household appliance

microwave · humidor · icemaker

compact

space-saving

Minimizing area used

narrow · shallow · miniature · efficient · galley · studio · kitchenette · yacht · RV

concealed

hidden

Kept out of sight

inconspicuous · invisible · tucked-away · camouflaged · blended · seamless · stealth

commercial

bar

Drinking establishment

foodservice · stainless-steel · high-capacity · barista · mixology · catering · hospitality

Opposites
installation position

undercountercountertop

Flat kitchen work surface

wall-mounted · overhead · elevated · raised

spatial integration

undercounterfreestanding

Not attached to anything

standalone · portable · movable · unbuilt · independent

Family

under, counter, counters, countered, countering, counteract, counterpart, counterfeit, encounter

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G