cooktop

noun

cook·​top ˈku̇k-ˌtäp How to pronounce cooktop (audio)
1
: the flat top of a range
2
: a built-in cabinet-top cooking apparatus containing usually four heating units

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This looks quite spacious and includes cabinetry and an oven with an induction cooktop, microwave, a fridge/freezer, a dishwasher, and a sink. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2024 Blackstone: $139 A Blackstone is a long-lasting propane cooktop that’s easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and provides a great cook on all your favorite foods. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024 Any of the brand’s countless and colorful pieces will always be a worthwhile investment for your cooktop, especially its Dutch ovens—which are on sale now at Williams Sonoma. Donna Kim, Bon Appétit, 25 Nov. 2024 For outdoor dining, the tabletop inserts neatly in the passenger-side rear drawer, where it can also be used as a lower prep/cooktop surface. New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cooktop 

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cooktop was in 1941

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“Cooktop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooktop. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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