coffee maker
Americannoun
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Also coffeemaker. an apparatus for brewing coffee; coffeepot.
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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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I put a big Mason jar in front of a coffee maker before I go to bed—I use that as a visual cue to delay coffee for an hour and drink water first.
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
Pro tip: Bundle the coffee maker with Graffeo Coffee’s gift box, which includes three varieties of freshly roasted coffee beans: dark, light, and decaf.
From Salon
The coffee maker that reliably starts the morning ritual.
From Salon
The product arrived at the height of America’s convenience craze: microwaves, coffee makers and self-cleaning ovens were transforming kitchens.
From Salon
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