flattop

noun

flat·​top ˈflat-ˌtäp 

: something with a flat or flattened upper surface: such as

a

: aircraft carrier

b

: a modified crew cut

Examples of flattop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each of the Wasp-class flattops is capable of transporting and deploying almost the full strength of a United States Marine Corps MEU, and landing them in hostile territory either via helicopters or landing craft. —Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Read on to see how testing went and why an outdoor flattop is a must for any serious cook looking to level up their setup. —Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026

After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flattop to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior. —Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026

At Vato, in Park Slope—which, blessedly, opens at seven in the morning—the tortillas are thin and rich, with chewy interiors and a flaky, blistered outside from the heat of the flattop. —Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flattop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

flattop

noun

flat·​top ˈflat-ˌtäp 

: aircraft carrier