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 And this drip coffee maker brews 10 piping hot cups of coffee with the push of a button. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024 Modern coffee makers prioritize convenience over more ritualistic coffee making techniques. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 5 June 2024 There was a state-of-the-art Nespresso coffee maker (with ample coffee pods) as well as a dishwasher, laundry detergent, and a complimentary pocket Wi-Fi. Kaitlyn McInnis, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2023 In-room coffee makers and Sub-Zero mini-fridges round out the residential touches. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for coffee maker 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Coffee maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20maker. Accessed 16 Jun. 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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