coffee maker
Americannoun
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coffee makers
plural
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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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At a North Carolina cabin, I once envisioned mornings of cinnamon rolls, bacon and porch-side coffee, only to discover approximately three plates and no coffee maker.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
It lacked a minibar but came with a fridge, microwave and standard coffee maker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 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
Tía is standing by the coffee maker as she reminds him.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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