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

Keep a utensil crock, cooking necessities like salt and olive oil, a fruit and vegetable basket, and a coffee maker on the counter for convenience and accessibility. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Moka pots require different handling than most coffee makers to keep them clean. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

It can also be used indoors when the power goes out to power your refrigerator, TV, microwave, coffee maker, and other appliances. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

In addition to a coffee maker, you’d be surprised by the versatility of a simple electric kettle, if your dorm room allows it. — Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 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