1
: the flat top of a range
2
: a built-in cabinet-top cooking apparatus containing usually four heating units

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Copper responds instantly for precision, while stainless steel delivers durability and versatility across all cooktops – including induction. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 It's equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, and a fridge/freezer, with a mini-split air conditioning system on the wall. New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 What To Store On Your Counter Utensil Crock Keep a utensil crock next to your cooktop for making meal prep a breeze. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 According to Morrison, the most common culprit of a hazy cooktop is called displacement. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 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 29 Aug. 2026.

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