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.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of coffee maker
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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He changed what was on the counter around the coffee maker and moved the mug to different spots.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
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
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 • Nov. 20, 2025
Tía is standing by the coffee maker as she reminds him.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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