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 appliance lineup is solid and consists of a dishwasher, an oven and four-burner cooktop, and an unusual fridge/freezer that has two freezer drawers.
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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Scrubbing too hard: Your cooktop is fragile, and scrubbing too hard, especially on glass, ceramic, or non-stick surfaces, can scratch or damage them, Sokolowski warns.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Ensure the cooktop is cool or warm to the touch, but not hot.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
This tagine is versatile and can be used on a variety of cooktops, including grills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
Scrubbing too hard: Your cooktop is fragile, and scrubbing too hard, especially on glass, ceramic, or non-stick surfaces, can scratch or damage them, Sokolowski warns.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
Ensure the cooktop is cool or warm to the touch, but not hot.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
This tagine is versatile and can be used on a variety of cooktops, including grills.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 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 15 Jan. 2026.
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