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

Bathrooms are streamlined and modern with expansive glass walk-in showers and all rooms include Lavazza coffee makers and mini-fridges. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026

Crusty white deposits forming inside your coffee maker, kettle or water heater are one of the most reliable indicators that hardness is high enough to cause practical problems. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Standing water was present in the floor sink beneath the handwash station near the coffee maker. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

But while it’s been proven effective at tasks like brightening dingy whites and descaling coffee makers, does vinegar also work on bathroom odors, bacteria, and buildup? — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 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