coffee maker

noun

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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The inside of any coffee maker is moist and dark, the two conditions that allow mold to grow. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 There were modern furnishings, air-conditioning, a coffee maker and fridge, bunk beds for the kids in the larger suites, and an en suite bathroom. Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026 There was a kitchen with a coffee maker and a refrigerator with mayonnaise. Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026 Additionally, the areas under objects, such as the coffee maker, microwave, garbage cans and major appliances, can always use a good spring cleaning. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 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 18 Mar. 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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