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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How to Remove Grease from a Range Hood Before beginning the cleaning process, clear the cooktop or stove of any utensils and ensure the burners are off. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025 The center of the BTH Single is occupied by its kitchen, which has a sink, an induction cooktop and quite a lot of cabinetry, as well as some space for more appliances. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 Additionally, the knobs stay locked when the cooktop isn’t being used, keeping you safe. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Accessible via a lift-up hatch, this cooking area has more more counter space and a larger induction cooktop. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooktop

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 24 Oct. 2025.

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