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 For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, making the coffee aromatic and robust. Tyler Shane, WIRED, 6 May 2024 This mini Keurig coffee maker is a breeze to use and great for single-serving cups of Grandma’s favorite brew. Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Minerals and oils can accumulate inside the coffee maker, which affects the efficiency of the coffee maker and the flavor of your coffee. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2024 Tips for Choosing the Right Generator Size When selecting a generator, size matters; there’s a big difference between powering microwaves and refrigerators, powering coffee makers, and charging your phones. Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024 Guests securing these accommodations will arrive by Rolls Royce into a private motor court before being whisked up to their residences, where they will be met by a dedicated team of butlers ready to draw a milk bath or operate a Jura coffee maker. David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2024 The coffee maker has been aiming to reduce its environmental footprint for quite some time. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024 The recall, which includes four gift sets of metallic coated ceramic mugs that bare the Starbucks logo, were sold during the coffee maker’s 2023 holiday season, the agency said. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024 Instead, you're sent a code via email to unlock the door to the lobby, and there are free snacks and a Smeg coffee maker in the rooms. Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024

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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 9 May. 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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