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

Examples of cooktop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re specifically designed for glass cooktop surfaces and have two sides—a gritty, sandpaper-like one on one side and a soft sponge on the other that gently scrub off stubborn messes and stuck-on bits without scratching or damaging the glass. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2026

Appliances include a cooktop in the peninsula and built in wall ovens as well as a dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

The kitchen, expanded in the renovation with a generous island at its center, is anchored by a Bulthaup system with stainless steel countertops, dual cooktops, and a full complement of Gaggenau, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances. —Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026

Induction Cooktops Instead of a traditional stove, an induction cooktop uses electromagnetic fields to heat induction cookware directly rather than heating the cooktop surface itself, making these appliances faster, safer, and more energy-efficient. —Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for cooktop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop