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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Both my husband and I are early risers, so a good coffee maker and a strong brew are among my top in-room amenities. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025 The coffee maker doesn’t have a hot plate; that’s to avoid overheating coffee and leaving it stale and gross. Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2025 This adorable little pod coffee maker is the best for espresso. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 11 July 2025 This Keurig pod coffee maker features 4-, 6-, 8- and 10-ounce brew sizes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 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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