stovetop

American  

[stohv-top] / ˈstoʊvˌtɒp /

noun

1. the upper surface of a stove, especially the area used for cooking.

   a stovetop cluttered with unwashed pots and pans.

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adjective

1. pertaining to or suitable for use or preparation on the top of a cooking stove.

   stovetop meals; stovetop utensils.

stovetop British  

/ ˈstəʊvˌtɒp /

noun

1. the US word for hob 1

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Etymology

Origin of stovetop

stove ¹ + top ¹

Example Sentences

These are ideal for anything that welcomes a little shredding or chopping: chicken salad, soups, dumplings, maybe a quick stovetop pasta.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

As he grabs a paper towel to wipe a stain on his stovetop, he narrates what he is doing, as the manager he met at the cafe had instructed him to do.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Green beans and other sides were prepared in ovens instead of traditional stovetop kettles, and food was reheated when needed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

In my mind, stovetop will always be the monarch of methods — warmth adds its own kind of tenderness — but for weekday ease, my secret weapon is the rice cooker.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

They reminded Percy of his mom’s gas stovetop back home, when she had the flame on low—waves of ghostly blue flames rippling back and forth.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan