A range or stove.
Hob
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Hob, that is."
"I've never seen such a Hob in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for stovetop/burners, from Old English 'hob' (flat surface for heating). The flat cooking surface as distinct from the oven. 'Four-ring hob', 'gas hob', 'induction hob' are British kitchen descriptions. Americans use 'stovetop' or 'burners'. The terminology reflects British kitchen appliance development.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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