coffee maker

noun

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

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The décor leans toward shades of blue, with contemporary abstract artwork, floor-to-ceiling drapes, Keurig coffee makers, a minibar, and robes. Everett Potter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 For more coffee advice, check out our guides to cold-brew coffee makers, espresso machines, automatic latte machines, and coffee gifts. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 28 Feb. 2025 With a cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and sink, plenty is going on. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 The coffee maker is in the early innings of a multiyear reinvention plan that is expected to accelerate the company’s growth and expand margins. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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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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