Sentence examples for the counter from inspiring English sources

The phrase "the counter" is perfectly acceptable in written English.
For example, you could say: "The clerk at the store was standing at the counter when I arrived."

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the counter

noun

An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.

  • He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.

Exact(38)

I clean the counter".

Grabs the counter.

He moved down the counter.

The woman behind the counter.

What's happening behind the counter?

Roaring forward on the counter.

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Similar(22)

Take over-the-counter derivatives.

Over-the-counter medicine.

Buy over-the-counter medications.

Try over-the-counter solutions.

Take over-the-counter NSAIDs.

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