cooktop
noun
cook·top
ˈku̇k-ˌtäp 
1
: the flat top of a range
2
: a built-in cabinet-top cooking apparatus containing usually four heating units
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This includes a small fridge, an electric cooktop, a sink, cabinetry, and a breakfast bar for two people.
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Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Inside, the kitchen is anchored by a prep island and equipped with top-shelf appliances, including Wolf ovens and an induction cooktop for preparing pool-party snacks.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Between 2018 and May 30 of 2024, CPSC data shows there were 338 incidents involving a range or cooktop accidentally being activated, involving 10 manufacturers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
KitchenAid makes some of the most coveted, registry-worthy kitchen appliances out there, from cooktops to freestanding ranges, though their stand mixers are their signature.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
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Adam Williams
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025
Inside, the kitchen is anchored by a prep island and equipped with top-shelf appliances, including Wolf ovens and an induction cooktop for preparing pool-party snacks.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Between 2018 and May 30 of 2024, CPSC data shows there were 338 incidents involving a range or cooktop accidentally being activated, involving 10 manufacturers.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2025
KitchenAid makes some of the most coveted, registry-worthy kitchen appliances out there, from cooktops to freestanding ranges, though their stand mixers are their signature.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
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“Cooktop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooktop. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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