coffee ring

American  

noun

1. a coffeecake shaped like a ring, plain or fruited, often with a topping of raisins, ground nuts, and icing.

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Etymology

Origin of coffee ring

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

“I think that we share so much similarities in our struggles, with our mirrored backstories fighting against oppression. But our cultures are rich and vibrant,” she said over the sound of a coffee grinder.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2023

Using a coffee grinder and a sieve, they prepared batches of one-, three-, and five-millimeter-diameter particles.

From Scientific American • Jul. 4, 2023

You can buy flaxseed pre-ground, or grind whole seeds yourself with a spice mill or coffee grinder.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2021

Surendra set up his workshop in the living room and a temporary kitchen in his bedroom that consisted of a toaster oven, coffee grinder and stovetop espresso pot.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2021

My aunt turned the long metal handle of the coffee grinder and stared at me.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan