coffee maker

noun

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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While skiing in the Dolomites, I was humbly reminded that most hotel rooms in Italy don’t have coffee makers. Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025 For a much more affordable price, a classic drip coffee maker or single-serve coffee brewer can provide a consistently good morning brew without all the hassle. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 The only thing better than getting a new coffee maker is getting one that's very on sale. Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024 There were the embassy staff members hustling to the guest quarters with linens and a coffee maker. Jack Nicas, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coffee maker 

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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“Coffee maker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20maker. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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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