ceramic hob: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Not exactly. An induction hob is a TYPE of ceramic hob. All induction hobs have a ceramic glass surface, but not all ceramic hobs are induction. Standard ceramic hobs use radiant electric heating elements underneath the glass.

For standard radiant ceramic hobs, you can use any flat-bottomed pan. For induction hobs, you need pans with a magnetic base (like cast iron or magnetic stainless steel).

The word 'hob' originated in the 16th century, referring to a hearth or a shelf at the side of a fireplace for keeping things warm. It evolved to mean the cooking surface on a stove.

Rarely. It is understood, especially in appliance industry contexts, but the everyday terms are 'burner', 'stovetop', or 'cooktop'. Using 'hob' in the US will often mark the speaker as non-native or using British English.

A flat, glass-ceramic cooking surface, typically with electric heating elements or induction coils underneath, found on a kitchen cooker (stove).

Ceramic hob is usually neutral, leaning towards technical/informative. in register.

Ceramic hob: in British English it is pronounced /səˈræm.ɪk hɒb/, and in American English it is pronounced /səˈræm.ɪk hɑːb/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.