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 kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a stainless steel sink, an oven and an induction cooktop, plus a fridge.
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New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Lodge Dutch ovens can be used on any cooktop, including gas, electric and induction.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, two islands for easy prep, and Gaggenau cooktops with both gas and induction options, along with a teppanyaki griddle.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
One recently approved Ben Callery Architects project in Sydney includes a private wing for an aging grandparent, though technically the secondary kitchen could not include a sink or cooktop under local regulations.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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New Atlas, 22 May 2026
Lodge Dutch ovens can be used on any cooktop, including gas, electric and induction.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
The chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, two islands for easy prep, and Gaggenau cooktops with both gas and induction options, along with a teppanyaki griddle.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
One recently approved Ben Callery Architects project in Sydney includes a private wing for an aging grandparent, though technically the secondary kitchen could not include a sink or cooktop under local regulations.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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“Cooktop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooktop. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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