Definition of French press
: a coffeepot in which ground beans are infused and then pressed to the bottom by means of a plunger
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“French press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20press. Accessed 5 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of French press was in 1976
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