1. a flat cooking surface with burners, typically built into a kitchen counter

Examples

• She installed a new gas cooktop in her kitchen.
• The electric cooktop has four burners of different sizes.
• Clean the cooktop after each use to prevent stains.
• The induction cooktop heats pans quickly and efficiently.
• He prefers cooking on a gas cooktop over an electric one.
• The cooktop is separate from the oven in this kitchen design.