Cooktop: meaning, definitions and examples

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cooktop

[ ˈkʊkˌtɒp ]

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in the kitchen

A cooktop is a flat cooking surface with burners or heating elements, typically built into a kitchen countertop.

Synonyms

hob, stovetop

Examples of usage

The cook was preparing dinner on the cooktop.
She turned on the cooktop to boil water for pasta.

Translations

Translations of the word "cooktop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fogão de mesa

🇮🇳 कुकटॉप

🇩🇪 Kochplatte

🇮🇩 kompor tanam

🇺🇦 варильна поверхня

🇵🇱 płyta grzewcza

🇯🇵 クックトップ

🇫🇷 plaque de cuisson

🇪🇸 placa de cocina

🇹🇷 ocak

🇰🇷 요리용 스토브

🇸🇦 موقد الطهي

🇨🇿 vařič

🇸🇰 varná doska

🇨🇳 炉灶台

🇸🇮 kuhalna plošča

🇮🇸 eldavél

🇰🇿 плитка

🇬🇪 ქურას დაფა

🇦🇿 ocaq səthi

🇲🇽 parrilla

Word origin

The term 'cooktop' originated in the mid-20th century as a convenient way to refer to the top surface of a stove used for cooking. It is a combination of 'cook' and 'top', indicating its function as a surface for cooking. Cooktops have evolved over the years from traditional gas burners to electric and induction models, offering a variety of options for home cooks.