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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To expand its footprint in the U.S., Lavazza has been developing partnerships with properties and companies whose values resonate with those of the coffee maker. Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall outlet, and only one heat-producing appliance — think: toaster and coffee maker — should be operated from a particular outlet at a time, according to the ESFI. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025 Contrast that with some cheap coffee makers that produce scalding coffee. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025 The best Amazon coffee makers are high quality and cater to everyone from connoisseurs to brewing newbies. Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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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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