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

Between air fryers, coffee makers, and more, finding space for another small appliance, like a toaster, is no easy task. —Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

For those of us who really need that first cup of coffee to get our brains moving in the morning, a reliable home coffee maker is a non-negotiable piece of kitchen equipment. —Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026

The rooms are spacious and appropriately outfitted with Keurig coffee makers, cozy robes, and rustic accents. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026

To try to minimize costs, Gaspar unplugs his computer, coffee maker and other electronics when not in use and keeps the thermostat at 64 degrees. —Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 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