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counter

noun
/ˈkaʊn.tər/

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example Sentences

The cashier stood behind the counter.

Example Expressions

over the counter

Synonyms

desk, bar, table, worktop

Antonyms

floor, ground

Collocations

kitchen counter, service counter, counter top, over the counter

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