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coffee maker

American  

noun

  1. Also coffeemaker. an apparatus for brewing coffee; coffeepot.

  2. a person or company that blends, roasts, or brews coffee.

Etymology

Origin of coffee maker

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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At nearly any moment of a day—at your coffee maker, on your computer or television, in your car, on your iPhone—you are tapping in to the legacy of Bell Labs’ work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

After a short night's sleep, users can order a double espresso with voice commands only, and the coffee maker will deliver.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

I can’t adjust the noise cancellation mode on my Bose headphones except through a phone app; the same goes for my ultra-fancy automated pour-over coffee maker and self-heating coffee mug.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

The coffee maker that reliably starts the morning ritual.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Tía is standing by the coffee maker as she reminds him.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

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