coffee maker

noun

variants or less commonly coffeemaker
: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed

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Think of products made of many materials — like a bike or a coffee maker — with parts made by different suppliers, which all contributed to tariff fees. Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026 Style it as a coffee station to hold your coffee maker and mugs, or use it for a small microwave to keep your counters clear. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2026 For many people, the day doesn’t begin until the kettle whistles or the coffee maker hums. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for coffee maker

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 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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