French press

noun

: a coffeepot in which ground beans are infused and then pressed to the bottom by means of a plunger

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of French press was in 1976

Dictionary Entries Near French press

Cite this Entry

“French press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20press. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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