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
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The galley kitchen includes an induction cooktop, combination microwave/convection/air fryer, refrigerator/freezer, and stainless-steel sink.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
No need to brace the harsh winter weather in order to grill—simply place the square pan on your cooktop or in the oven to make delicious homemade barbecues indoors.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Place baking sheet on a sturdy surface (such as a cooktop or countertop); pour olive mixture onto baking sheet.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Available in four glossy seasonal hues, this kitchen staple works on every cooktop and is oven safe up to 500 degrees Farenheit, keeping dishes warm from stove to table while looking effortlessly elegant.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025
No need to brace the harsh winter weather in order to grill—simply place the square pan on your cooktop or in the oven to make delicious homemade barbecues indoors.
—Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Place baking sheet on a sturdy surface (such as a cooktop or countertop); pour olive mixture onto baking sheet.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Available in four glossy seasonal hues, this kitchen staple works on every cooktop and is oven safe up to 500 degrees Farenheit, keeping dishes warm from stove to table while looking effortlessly elegant.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cooktop
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“Cooktop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooktop. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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