Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The top surface of a stove, especially when used for cooking.
- adjective Used, prepared, or done on the top of a cooking stove.
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- noun cooking The top of a stove; usually specifically the
burners
Etymologies
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Examples
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Another advantage to using the stovetop is that you are easily able to handle the pan when you go to stir the flour in; there is no need to fuss with potholders, a hot bowl, a spoon and flour all at once!
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Fortunately, my wife, Sue, without whom I would have starved to death long ago, is at home on the range, otherwise known as the stovetop, which she uses to cook hot meals that sometimes include Stove Top stuffing.
Jerry Zezima: "Hot Stuff" Jerry Zezima 2011
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Fortunately, my wife, Sue, without whom I would have starved to death long ago, is at home on the range, otherwise known as the stovetop, which she uses to cook hot meals that sometimes include Stove Top stuffing.
Jerry Zezima: "Hot Stuff" Jerry Zezima 2011
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Because the stovetop is the primary heat source, the food can be seen, heard, and smelled at all times.
How To Cook Italian Giuliano Hazan 2005
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Fortunately, my wife, Sue, without whom I would have starved to death long ago, is at home on the range, otherwise known as the stovetop, which she uses to cook hot meals that sometimes include Stove Top stuffing.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com Jerry Zezima 2011
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Whether you are from Colorado, Cincinnati, Texas, or upstate New York, a pot of chili simmering on the stovetop is the universal sign of a welcoming hearth.
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You can either get that brand new super stove with a grill on the stovetop, which is just too cool, or you can get the standalone "plug and play" variety, which is about as low maintenance a device that you can own.
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They are also capable of having many cool accessories because they are fueled by natural gas, such as stovetop burners.
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When I was growing up, my mother had a rotisserie, a kind of stovetop broiler which, in theory, could also be used for spit-roasting, though it never did that very well.
Recipe of the Day: Seared Steak - Bitten Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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When I was growing up, my mother had a rotisserie, a kind of stovetop broiler which, in theory, could also be used for spit-roasting, though it never did that very well.
Recipe of the Day: Seared Steak - Bitten Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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