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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The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, and a fridge/freezer. Adam Williams may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026 The Traeger is one such griddle, with a shiny stainless-steel spout connecting the cooktop to the hanging bucket. Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 Lodge Dutch ovens can be used on any cooktop, including gas, electric and induction. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 During testing, the system successfully powered refrigerators, portable heaters, microwaves, induction cooktops, power tools, and RV air conditioners. Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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