# hotplate

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A semiportable stove.
2. The element of a stove.
3. A low-powered heating device for keeping food warm.

## Etymology
From hot + plate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hotplate