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

Examples of coffee maker in a Sentence

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Pay attention to the angry rant from last week about the missing coffee maker, but ignore the five-star review from 2019. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 It can be used to clean a variety of surfaces and items throughout the home, from your coffee maker to your windows and more. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 18 Aug. 2026 Dishwasher, coffee maker, disposal and more cleaners are also available. ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 Kitchenware Cutting boards, knives, mugs, kettles, coffee makers, and other kitchen essentials can all be cleaned with apple cider vinegar. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 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 27 Aug. 2026.

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coffeemaker

noun
: a utensil or appliance in which coffee is brewed
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