cooktop
noun
cook·top
ˈku̇k-ˌtäp 
1
: the flat top of a range
2
: a built-in cabinet-top cooking apparatus containing usually four heating units
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Nearby is the kitchen, which is relatively simple and includes a sink, an induction cooktop, a fridge, and cabinetry.
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Adam Williams
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
These appliances are also safer to use because the cooktop’s larger surface remains cool.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The good news is that manufacturers like Whirlpool and Maytag recommend some simple precautions and routine care that will keep both your cooktop and cast-iron cookware in top condition.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Electric cooktops provide more consistent heat, are easier to clean, and offer better indoor air quality.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
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Adam Williams
april 25, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2026
These appliances are also safer to use because the cooktop’s larger surface remains cool.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
The good news is that manufacturers like Whirlpool and Maytag recommend some simple precautions and routine care that will keep both your cooktop and cast-iron cookware in top condition.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Electric cooktops provide more consistent heat, are easier to clean, and offer better indoor air quality.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooktop
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“Cooktop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooktop. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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