coffee maker

noun

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

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Krups coffee grinder pros For many people, the simple, one-touch design of the stainless steel blade coffee makers is a big plus. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 After using your coffee maker, clean the basin where the grinds go as well as the coffee pot using warm, soapy water. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026 The electric Vinci Micro Café coffee maker brews single-serve pods (including K-cups) and has a boil feature that can ensure an extra-hot cup of joe. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026 Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed and each bottle provides up to 35 servings. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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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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