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

Examples of cooktop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To the right of the sink is a Thermador double oven, while on an adjacent wall is an island with an antique brick facade and a four-burner cooktop next to a stainless steel countertop. — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

This is well-stocked and suitable for serious cooking, with a sink, an oven and induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, and even a dishwasher, which is a rare luxury in a tiny house. — Adam Williams july 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Glass Cooktops Burnt-on grease and grime can be stubborn, but glass cooktops still aren't suitable for Magic Erasers. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Additional features include a grease management system to contain mess, foldable side shelves for extra prep space and a protective heavy-duty lid to keep your cooktop pristine. — The Home Depot, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for cooktop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop