flattop

noun

flat·​top ˈflat-ˌtäp How to pronounce flattop (audio)
: something with a flat or flattened upper surface: such as
b
: a modified crew cut

Examples of flattop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hamburger America slices the meat thin and warms it on a flattop under a sheet of Swiss cheese. New York Times, 18 June 2024 At the end of the film, prior to the mid-credits scene, a new character played by Cavill shows up at Elly’s book launch with an even crazier wig than the flattop the actor wore as Argylle and a southern accent to boot. Leah Marilla Thomas, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2024 Great for grilling, flattops, or stovetops, bison burgers are lean protein flavor bombs that will make dinner suddenly very interesting. Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024 Jose Reyes, the man in charge of burgers during the busiest shifts, will cook your seasoned five-ounce patty on a gas grill, while crisping up your bun on a flattop. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for flattop 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flattop was in 1940

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“Flattop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flattop. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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flattop

noun
flat·​top ˈflat-ˌtäp How to pronounce flattop (audio)
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