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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The kitchen block across the way is pretty conventional and relies on a portable single-hob induction cooktop that can be used on the counter or outside via the AC electrical outlet. New Atlas, 3 July 2026 Additional features include a grease management system to contain mess, foldable side shelves for extra prep space and a protective heavy-duty lid to keep your cooktop pristine. The Home Depot, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction. ABC News, 22 June 2026 Specialty cleaners made for glass cooktops don’t contain harmful ingredients like ammonia. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooktop

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 5 Jul. 2026.

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