English

Noun

cooktop ‎(plural cooktops)

1. An assembly of burners for cooking, designed to fit onto a surface such as the top of a table
   • 2009, January 25, “By Dr Cindy Pan”, in Living with epilepsy:

     These include such precautions as swimming only in the company of a responsible adult who knows about your condition and how to manage a seizure; getting your doctor to assess whether or not you should drive; having showers rather than baths, and leaving the bathroom door unlocked; using guards for open fires, radiators and cooktops.

Synonyms

• stovetop
• hob
• range