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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Nearby is the kitchen, which is split into two, with oak units on each side wall, and includes an induction cooktop, a fridge, sink, cabinetry, and space for more appliances. Adam Williams july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025 The kitchen boasts a 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle, two sinks and double ovens. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 3 June 2025 This includes a breakfast bar with seating for two, a two-burner induction cooktop, a sink, a small fridge, and a lot of cabinetry and shelving for its size. New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025 The space has also been equipped with a number of modern-day creature comforts, like a refrigerator, three-burner cooktop, and a Breville air fryer. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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