kitchen island

noun

A freestanding work area with worktop, cabinets, etc. in the middle of a kitchen, not against any outer wall.

Meanings

nounkitchen island (plural kitchen islands)

plural kitchen islands

  1. A freestanding work area with worktop, cabinets, etc. in the middle of a kitchen, not against any outer wall.

    Synonyms: floating island

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA freestanding work area with worktop, cabinets, etc. in the middle of a kitchen, not against any outer wall.

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Chicago

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