cooktop
noun
cook·top
ˈku̇k-ˌtäp 
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 first contains a rectangular sink with wooden cutting board top and a dual-hob induction cooktop that barely rises above countertop level for a clean look.
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New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Like a fireplace hearth, the range alcove creates a center focal point, flanking or framing the range and cooktop as the star of the space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Size and Weight: Induction cooktops are much slimmer than similarly powerful propane burners.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 21 June 2025
The kitchen is nearby and is quite simple, with a sink, a small fridge, and an electric cooktop plus lots of cabinetry and some shelving.
—Adam Williams
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2025
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New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Like a fireplace hearth, the range alcove creates a center focal point, flanking or framing the range and cooktop as the star of the space.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
Size and Weight: Induction cooktops are much slimmer than similarly powerful propane burners.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 21 June 2025
The kitchen is nearby and is quite simple, with a sink, a small fridge, and an electric cooktop plus lots of cabinetry and some shelving.
—Adam Williams
june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooktop
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“Cooktop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooktop. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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