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

Examples of coffee maker in a Sentence

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These include everyday workhorse tools, coffee makers, and air fryers, along with a few fun extras that make kitchen life more fun. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Among its extensive list of household uses, white vinegar can dissolve limescale from faucets, descale coffee makers, and clean washing machines and dishwashers. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026 Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings. ABC News, 2 July 2026 Doctors say hotel coffee makers can develop bacterial biofilms because warm, moist interiors are difficult to clean thoroughly. Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 30 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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coffeemaker

noun
: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed
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