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 Sora's glass door opens onto its kitchen, which includes a fridge/freezer, an induction cooktop, and a sink, with some space for more appliances. New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025 Degrease The Kitchen If frying bacon or green tomatoes has left your range hood and cooktop with caked on grease, Windex can cut through it. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 Each package will include an induction cooktop, an induction-ready pan, a small magnet, an info/FAQ sheet, packing materials and a return shipping label. Pj Bremier, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025 Still, the kitchen’s been renovated with a glass-tile backsplash, Italian cooktop, and a good amount of storage. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooktop

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 11 Sep. 2025.

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