cooktop

American  

[kook-top] / ˈkʊkˌtɒp /

noun

1. a cooking surface consisting of a flat sheet of heat-transmitting glass and ceramic material over heating elements, usually electric.

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cooktop British  

/ ˈkʊkˌtɒp /

noun

1. a flat unit for cooking in saucepans or the top part of a stove

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Etymology

Origin of cooktop

cook ¹ + top ¹

Example Sentences

If you've considered this question and you live in a rich country, you've probably been thinking about whether to ditch your gas stove for an electric or induction cooktop.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

This winter, I found the perfect solution for renters, and for homeowners who are not ready to take the plunge on a whole new stove: the Ikea Tillreda portable induction cooktop.

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2024

"It requires such low temperature to catalyse that we could even theoretically do it in the kitchen with the gas cooktop -- but don't try that at home," Dr Tang said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2023

You can also buy an electric cooktop; some are available for around $100 or less.

From Scientific American • May 3, 2023

“Real state-of-the art! There’s also a microwave, a two-burner cooktop, and two ultra-HD TVs where you can watch anything! Rated PG-13 or lower, that is.”

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone