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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Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 The cooktop is powered by a 3kWh lithium ion phosphate battery that can run alone or alongside wall power. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Then, with the same dish soap and a damp cloth or sponge, wipe up light stains from a glass, ceramic, enamel, stainless steel, or induction cooktop. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 The base of the pan has an anti-warp exterior, so it can be used on any cooktop. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 28 Sep. 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 Nov. 2024.

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