hot plate

noun

1
: a heated iron plate for cooking
2
: a simple portable appliance for heating or for cooking in limited spaces

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The kitchenette has a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, hot plates, and a convection oven, and a high chair and travel crib are available for families. Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 May 2023 This hot plate keeps tea or coffee warm for hours at a specific temperature, and it can be used with any mug that fits the surface. Melissa Epifano, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 Both the Cascade series two-burner and the 1900 series two-burner feature modern updates like electric ignition, hot plates, and grill plates. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 13 May 2022 When brewing large batches of coffee, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm (actually hot) without the need for a hot plate. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot plate 

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hot plate was in 1803

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“Hot plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20plate. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hot plate

noun
: a small portable appliance for heating or cooking

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