coffee maker

noun

ˈkȯ-fē-ˌmā-kər 

ˈkä-

variants or less commonly coffeemaker

: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed

Examples of coffee maker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ford says more than 10,000 watts at once, enough to run a refrigerator, lights, Wi-Fi and a TV, plus a microwave or coffee maker. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026

Between coffee makers, air fryers, kettles, toaster ovens and multi-cookers, many kitchens now have more small appliances than counter space, and an appliance garage gives them a dedicated home. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Use a vinegar and water mix monthly to descale and sanitize the coffee maker. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Only the victim’s coffee maker tested positive for acrylamide. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coffee maker

• automaker
• boilermaker
• cabinetmaker
• coffeemaker
• troublemaker
• undertaker
• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker

Kids Definition

coffeemaker

noun

cof·​fee·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər 

: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed