Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hob
Noun
/hɒb/
Definition
A flat, horizontal surface or ledge on which pots and pans are placed for cooking.
Examples
- She placed the kettle on the hob to boil some water.
- The chef adjusted the heat on the hob to achieve the perfect temperature for cooking.
Meaning
In cooking, a hob refers to the part of a stove that contains burners or hotplates for heating pots.
Synonyms
- burner
- hotplate
- stove top
- cooking surface
