single burner

One-flame cooking surface

A single burner is a standalone cooking element, typically electric or gas-powered, used when a full stovetop isn't available or necessary.

Common in dorm rooms, small apartments, and camping setups: She made do with a single burner in her studio apartment.

The term also describes portable hot plates sold as independent units.

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camping · dorm · studio apartment · electric · gas · coil · element · simmer · boil · one pot meal · compact · countertop · propane · butane · wok · apartment · efficiency · cooking

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G