coffee maker

noun

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

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Anifrani notes that high-touch areas, such as remote controls, thermostats, and coffee makers, are disinfected daily. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 Compared to other brands and coffee makers, users concluded the K-Mini Mate offers the convenience of a quick, fuss-free cup without sacrificing taste. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025 The Zutto also comes with a removable water reservoir, which is almost unheard of for coffee makers in this price range. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025 Wipe down the outside of the coffee maker and the warming plate with a damp cloth. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coffee maker

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Sep. 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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