coffee maker

noun

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

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During the crime spree, authorities said Love was accused of taking more than 200 LEGO sets, about a dozen coffee makers, several vacuum cleaners, and multiple PlayStation controllers, totaling more than $30,000. Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Destroy the coffee maker by unplugging it and cutting the power cord. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 This includes toasters, coffee makers, toaster ovens, and air fryers. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 June 2026 Descale coffee makers with a water-vinegar mix. Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 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 20 Jun. 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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