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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The kitchen is nearby and is quite simple, with a sink, a small fridge, and an electric cooktop plus lots of cabinetry and some shelving. Adam Williams june 08, New Atlas, 8 June 2025 Al fresco dining is particularly enjoyable on the patio near the outdoor kitchen, which has a barbeque and a cooktop. Monica Lander, Mercury News, 30 May 2025 The kitchen has newer stainless steel appliances, including a range with a gas cooktop. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 19 May 2025 Elsewhere, the dining room can seat up to 14 people and the sleek kitchen includes a custom PITT cooktop and Miele appliances. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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