coffee maker

noun

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

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Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed and each bottle provides up to 35 servings. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 Otherwise, though, Nguyen recommends storing away blenders, toasters, and coffee makers to create a cleaner, more streamlined kitchen. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 Apr. 2026 Regular-use appliances, such as a coffee maker and toaster, can remain on the counter for convenience. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026 Signs Your Coffee Maker Isn't Getting Hot Enough One of the easiest ways to tell if your coffee maker isn't heating up properly is the flavor and temperature of your cup. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 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 17 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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