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 makes a world of difference when cooking, as maneuvering the pan around the cooktop or transferring it into the oven is a lot easier to do with one hand. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 14 Feb. 2025 The kitchen is next to the living room and has an oven, an electric cooktop and some space for a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 5 Feb. 2025 The gourmet kitchen is outfitted with an eat-in island, a breakfast nook, double cooktops and ranges, and a wood-burning oven, while a secluded primary wing has dual bedrooms and baths. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025 This is basic and consists of a sink, fridge, some cabinetry, and an electric cooktop, though there is space to add more appliances. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025 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 6 Mar. 2025.

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