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

But if you want to make your own, and don’t feel like committing to a full sheet pan’s worth, stovetop granola is a revelation.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 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

Five minutes later, the cotton clothes are shrinking in high heat and the rice is burning on the stovetop.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2025

Bacon is sizzling on the stovetop; the coffeepot is gurgling in its corner.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day