stovetop
Translation
hob, cooktop
Examples
Wipe the stovetop after you cook.
Wipe the hob after you cook.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) stovetop the top surface of a stove. The kettle is on the stovetop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cooktop, hob; Antonyms: none
Etymology
A compound word from 'stove' (a cooking appliance) and 'top' (the upper surface).
Memory Tips
It's the TOP surface of the STOVE where the burners are. In the UK, it's usually called a 'hob'.