Stovetop: meaning, definitions and examples

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stovetop

 

[ ˈstəʊvˌtɒp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen appliance

A stovetop is the flat surface on top of a stove where pots and pans are placed for cooking.

Examples of usage

  • You can boil water on the stovetop to make pasta.
  • I prefer to cook on a gas stovetop rather than an electric one.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking

The stovetop is where most of the cooking is done in a typical kitchen.

Examples of usage

  • She placed the frying pan on the stovetop and turned on the heat.
  • The recipe calls for sautéing the vegetables on the stovetop.

Translations

Translations of the word "stovetop" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fogão

🇮🇳 चूल्हा

🇩🇪 Herd

🇮🇩 kompor

🇺🇦 плита

🇵🇱 kuchenka

🇯🇵 コンロ

🇫🇷 cuisinière

🇪🇸 estufa

🇹🇷 ocak

🇰🇷 가스레인지

🇸🇦 موقد

🇨🇿 sporák

🇸🇰 sporák

🇨🇳 炉灶

🇸🇮 štedilnik

🇮🇸 eldavél

🇰🇿 плита

🇬🇪 ქურა

🇦🇿 ocaq

🇲🇽 estufa

Word origin

The word 'stovetop' is a compound word formed from 'stove' and 'top'. The concept of a stovetop as a cooking surface has been around for centuries, evolving from open fires to modern stovetops. In the early 20th century, stovetops became a standard feature in kitchens as gas and electric stoves became popular household appliances.

See also: stove.