coffee maker

noun

1. Also coffee·maker. an apparatus for brewing coffee; coffeepot.
2. a person or company that blends, roasts, or brews coffee.

Word History and Origins

Origin of coffee maker¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

We take for granted that we can pick from seven different brands of coffee makers or thousands of hours of filmed entertainment on a streaming service.

From Los Angeles Times

A woman found living in the rooftop sign of a grocery store in Michigan had set up the small space to call home with flooring, a Keurig coffee maker and a computer, the authorities said.

From New York Times

One kilowatt hour is how much power it takes to use a 1,000-watt appliance — a coffee maker or vacuum cleaner, for instance — for one hour.

From Seattle Times

Today, I keep my coffee maker, grinder and a small toaster oven on the counter and stow lesser-used small appliances on easily accessible pullout shelves in the lower cabinets.

From Seattle Times

The examples provided in the announcement included comparing different kinds of coffee makers, recommendations for gifts and a follow-up question about the durability of running shoes.

From New York Times