hob
Translation
cooktop, stovetop
Examples
Put the pan on the hob.
Put the pan on the cooktop.
The electric hob is easy to clean.
The electric cooktop is easy to clean.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the cooktop)) a surface on a stove for heating pans Put the pan on the cooktop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cooktop, stovetop
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly related to 'hub', the center of a wheel, as it's the center of cooking.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'hub' of cooking activity in the kitchen.