Stovetop (noun)

1. The surface of a stove, especially a kitchen stove, on which pots and pans are placed for cooking.
2. The flat surface of a stove, usually made of metal, that is used to cook food. It typically has burners or heating elements beneath it.

Origin:

From stove + top.

Examples:

1. She cooked the soup on the stovetop.
2. The stovetop was hot to the touch, indicating that the burners were on.
3. He had to clean the stovetop before starting to cook.
4. The stovetop had four burners, which allowed her to cook multiple dishes at once.
5. The stovetop was made of stainless steel, which made it easy to clean.