Meaning & Definition of Hob in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A flat surface or top of a stove or cooker on which pots and pans are placed for cooking.

  Example Sentence: He placed the skillet on the hob to heat it up.

• Definition: A projecting ledge or surface on an appliance.

  Example Sentence: The modern hob has multiple burner options.

• Definition: A term in some dialects referring to a small hill or mound.

  Example Sentence: They enjoyed a picnic on the little hob overlooking the valley.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'hob', possibly from Old English 'hobb', a term used for a small hill or a projection.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• off the hob: To remove something from the cooking surface.
• on the hob: Referring to something currently cooking on the stove.

Translations

• Spanish: plancha

• French: plaque de cuisson

• German: Kochfeld

• Russian: плита

Related Words

• stove: An appliance for cooking or heating.

• cooker: A device used for cooking food.

Slang Meanings of hob

• Meaning: A term used in British slang to refer to someone foolish.

  Example Sentence: Don't be such a hob!

• Meaning: To 'hob' can mean hanging out or lingering.

  Example Sentence: Let's just hob around the city today.