[stohv-top] 
| 1. | the upper surface of a stove, esp. the area used for cooking: a stovetop cluttered with unwashed pots and pans. |
| 2. | pertaining to or suitable for use or preparation on the top of a cooking stove: stovetop meals; stovetop utensils. |
| stove·top (stōv'tŏp') n. The top surface of a stove, especially when used for cooking. adj. Used, prepared, or done on the top of a cooking stove: a stovetop casserole; stovetop cooking. |
