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coffee maker

American  

noun

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

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


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Etymology

Origin of coffee maker

First recorded in 1925–30

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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

Keurig Dr Pepper is separately unwinding a 2018 transaction that had united a coffee maker and beverage company under the same roof.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 16, 2025

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

“You mean all the whos, whats, whys, whens, and wheres? Yes, I suppose I have. And thanks to the Depression, I’ve also been promoted to copy editor, typesetter, and coffee maker extraordinaire.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

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