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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Tiger Adventure Vehicles Farther forward, the extra-long kitchen block occupies the majority of the driver-side wall, giving traveling cooks a two-place induction cooktop, microwave, 122-L AC/DC fridge/freezer, slide-out cutting board and composite countertop. New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 Inside, modern Scandinavian design feels like an upscale hotel, complete with an indoor/outdoor induction cooktop, full size refrigerator, and bathroom walls that can be changed from opaque to transparent for a feeling of more space. Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 The building’s 440 rental units feature minimalist induction cooktops and Wi-Fi-enabled Ecobee smart thermostats that learn your schedule and adjust themselves accordingly. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 25 Oct. 2024 Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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