coffee maker

noun

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

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Keep a reusable water bottle by your bed or coffee maker as a reminder to hydrate after your alarm goes off. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026 Beneath Countertop Clutter Many kitchen countertops feature mainstays such as coffee makers, knife blocks, and fruit bowls. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026 In-villa refreshments included coffee and tea from the farm, with a traditional wooden Costa Rican chorreador pour-over coffee maker, plus a minibar stocked with Hotel Belmar beer and local beverages, and a variety of Costa Rican snacks, including organic dark chocolate bars. Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 During the crime spree, authorities said Love was accused of taking more than 200 LEGO sets, about a dozen coffee makers, several vacuum cleaners, and multiple PlayStation controllers, totaling more than $30,000. Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 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 24 Jun. 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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