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Definition of stovetop

stovetop

/ˈstoʊv.tɑːp/
stove · top
Plural:stovetops
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stovetop Lexical Profile

stovetop Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American The flat upper surface of a kitchen stove or range containing the burners or heating elements on which pots and pans are placed for cooking.

Example

"Simmer the tomato sauce on the stovetop over low heat for thirty minutes."

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• adjective

1

North American Designed to be used, prepared, or cooked on the top surface of a stove rather than inside an oven.

Example

"She brewed a rich cup of coffee using a classic stovetop espresso maker."

• Nearby Words

stoutness
stove
stovepipe
stovetop
stow
stowable
stowaway

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stovetop. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stovetop
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