TechnologySeptember 6, 2026

hobs

HOBZ

Definition

A cooking appliance or the surface part of a stove, typically featuring several burners or heating elements, upon which pots and pans are placed for cooking.

Etymology

Originating from Middle English in the 14th century, the word originally referred to a shelf or ledge beside a fireplace grate where items could be kept warm. It eventually evolved to refer to the flat cooking surfaces on a stove.

In the news

The article mentions Midea's 'InfiniteFit hobs' as part of their modern kitchen appliances, highlighting their slim, integrated design within the smart home ecosystem.

Sick of Chores? This New AI Home Ecosystem Actually Does The Thinking For You

Read the full article ↗

5MU

Related words

airframer

A company or manufacturer that designs and builds the structural frame and body of an…

Technology

algocracy

A form of government or social control in which algorithmic systems dictate or heavily…

Technology

cybercaf

A place that provides public access to computers and the internet, typically for a fee.

Technology

depletable

Capable of being used up, consumed, or exhausted through use.

Technology

evadable

Capable of being avoided, bypassed, or escaped, particularly regarding rules, security…

Technology

icentres

Specialized campus facilities that provide students with essential digital…

Technology

Learn words like this every day

Meet new words every morning.

Newspoken pulls carefully chosen words from the day’s news — with clear definitions, context, and light review that makes them stick. Get it on your phone.