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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This is well-stocked for a tiny house of its size and has a sink, a small dishwasher, an induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer a microwave, and an oven. New Atlas, 14 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

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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 18 Sep. 2025.

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