coffee maker

noun

variants or less commonly coffeemaker
: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed

Examples of coffee maker in a Sentence

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Espresso is simply a style of brewing coffee—just like using a drip coffee maker, steeping grounds for cold brew, or pressing coffee with a French press. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, making the coffee aromatic and robust. Tyler Shane, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024 Amazon Smart Plug Conserve electricity with this nifty smart plug that is compatible with a ton of everyday devices like lamps, fans, and coffee makers — 827 readers did. Toni Sutton, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Take inspiration from our editors' favorite cookware and coffee makers for the foodie in your life. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coffee maker 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coffee maker was in 1848

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“Coffee maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20maker. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

coffeemaker

noun
cof·​fee·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce coffeemaker (audio)
: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed
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