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cooktop

noun
cook·​top | \ ˈku̇k-ËŒtäp How to pronounce cooktop (audio) \

Definition of cooktop

1 : the flat top of a range
2 : a built-in cabinet-top cooking apparatus containing usually four heating units

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The kitchen opens to the family room and features a breakfast bar, island with cooktop, pantry and second sink. Emilia Benton, Houston Chronicle, "Custom-built home available in West University," 31 Aug. 2019 That’s a recall. Whirlpool and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have recalled over 26,000 glass cooktops for just that reason. Chris Morris, Fortune, "Whirlpool Recalls Glass Stovetops That Can Turn Themselves On," 29 Aug. 2019 Appliances include dual GE Profile ovens, a five-burner electric cooktop, Bosch dishwasher and JennAir refrigerator. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: One of a Kind: This peaceful, updated sanctuary includes an enchanting backyard and awesome access," 22 July 2019 There will be a bit of behind-the-scenes cooking, but the time on the cooktop will be minimal. Rebecca White, Dallas News, "Too hot to cook? This cold sesame soba dish and harissa shrimp salad are our go-to summer dinners," 10 July 2019 To complete the kitchen remodel, the homeowners selected high-end stainless steel appliances, including a six-burner Wolf gas cooktop, mounted in a large center island with a marble top and seating that allows it to serve as a breakfast bar. courant.com, "Property of the Week: 5 Stonebridge Lane, West Hartford," 2 Aug. 2019 The central part of the trailer boasts a kitchen with microwave, upper cabinets for storage, a stainless sink with pull-out faucet, and a double burner cooktop. Megan Barber, Curbed, "1960s Airstream transformed into modern oasis," 3 July 2019 There are stainless-steel appliances, 30-inch Thermador gas range with vent hood, kitchen island with cooktop, and quartz countertops. Valerie Sweeten, Houston Chronicle, "Driscoll Terrace home offers Montrose-area luxury in new construction," 4 Aug. 2019 Appliances include a French door Sub-Zero refrigerator with centered water dispenser, Dynasty six-burner cooktop, dual KitchenAid ovens, and microwave and dishwasher. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Hilltop location with panoramic views in Dublin," 18 June 2019

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First Known Use of cooktop

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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cooktop

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English Language Learners Definition of cooktop

US : a flat piece of equipment for cooking that is built into a kitchen countertop and that usually has four devices (called burners) that become hot when turned on

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