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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That means the likes of robot vacuums, vehicle chargers, air purifiers, rain sensors, solar panels, battery storage, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, cooktops, ovens and a whole lot more are now all supported with Aqara’s ever-growing array of Matter controllers, such as the G410. Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 This includes a small kitchen with an induction cooktop, a sink, a fridge, and some cabinetry. Adam Williams july 02, New Atlas, 2 July 2025 Safely accessing the appliance interface is a particular concern for cooktops and ventilation. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 The stainless steel appliances include a range with a gas cooktop. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cooktop

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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 18 Jul. 2025.

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