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

The front door opens onto that kitchen, which feels like the heart of the home and includes a sink, a fridge/freezer, an electric cooktop, and room for more appliances to be installed. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Using a scrub brush on your glass cooktop will create scratches over time. — Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

While most griddles have a series of straight burners with plenty of space between, the Steelfire has two sources of fire shaped a bit like a KitchenAid paddle attachment, following the shape of the cooktop. — Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Long term, Illinois should help households modernize with heat pumps, induction cooktops and other efficient electric appliances. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 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