coffee maker

noun

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 The recall, which includes four gift sets of metallic coated ceramic mugs that bare the Starbucks logo, were sold during the coffee maker’s 2023 holiday season, the agency said. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024 Instead, you're sent a code via email to unlock the door to the lobby, and there are free snacks and a Smeg coffee maker in the rooms. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 Select: Online Shopping, Simplified The best coffee makers of 2024 come at a range of price points — from less than $100 to more than $300 — and in a variety of types, including single-serve and automatic models. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2024 Suites are expansive with separate rooms for living and sleeping, and welcoming touches like coffee makers and Sub-Zero refrigerators make a big difference when traveling with family. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Steep Discounts on Cuisinart Pizza Ovens, Popcorn Makers, Toaster Ovens, and More Through Thursday, February 15, Cuisinart has deals on select appliances: Whip up crispy pizzas with this at-home pizza oven that’s $100 off or brew up a piping cup of Joe with this 4-in-1 coffee maker that’s $50 off. Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024 Photograph: Keurig This new coffee maker is designed to make a variety of coffee drinks that Keurigs haven’t been able to do in the past due to the constraints of the original K-Cup. Jaina Grey, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024 In the last month alone, more than 10,000 customers have bought the compact coffee maker, which brews fresh coffee in minutes. Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024 Change the air conditioner filters, run vinegar through the coffee maker, change the ice-maker filter, and clean the vent hood filter. Kathryn Weber, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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