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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Appliances include a gas cooktop with a large hood, a dual wall oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, disposal, and wine chiller, all in stainless steel. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 Amenities: Outdoor baths, rooftop lounge, complimentary minibar, kitchenettes with microwave oven and electric cooktop, bar Editor’s tip: Head down to the bar for a complimentary drink between 5 and 7 p.m. Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 Both rooms are open to the kitchen, where appliances include a Wolf double oven and a separate gas cooktop. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 This has breakfast bar seating for two, stone countertops, cabinetry, an oven, sink, and two-burner electric cooktop. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 22 Mar. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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