coffee maker
A coffee maker is an electric kitchen appliance used to brew coffee automatically. It typically heats water and passes it through ground coffee beans into a container like a pot or a mug.
Examples
3 of 5I bought a new coffee maker for my kitchen because I love fresh coffee.
I bought a new coffee maker for my kitchen because I love fresh coffee.
The office suite is equipped with a high-capacity coffee maker for all staff members.
The office suite is equipped with a high-capacity coffee maker for all staff members.
Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?
Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize the machine 'making' your 'coffee' while you sleep; it is a coffee-maker.
Quick Quiz
Every morning, I put water and beans into the ______ to brew a fresh pot.
Correct!
The correct answer is: coffee maker
Examples
I bought a new coffee maker for my kitchen because I love fresh coffee.
everydayI bought a new coffee maker for my kitchen because I love fresh coffee.
The office suite is equipped with a high-capacity coffee maker for all staff members.
formalThe office suite is equipped with a high-capacity coffee maker for all staff members.
Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?
informalHey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?
The evolution of the domestic coffee maker reflects broader trends in kitchen automation.
academicThe evolution of the domestic coffee maker reflects broader trends in kitchen automation.
We need to approve the purchase of a new coffee maker for the breakroom.
businessWe need to approve the purchase of a new coffee maker for the breakroom.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
set the coffee maker
to prepare the machine for brewing
single-serve coffee maker
a machine that makes one cup at a time
cup of joe
a common idiom for a cup of coffee
Often Confused With
A coffee machine is often used for larger or professional espresso equipment, while coffee maker usually refers to home appliances.
A kettle only boils water, whereas a coffee maker specifically processes coffee grounds to make a drink.
Usage Notes
The term is most commonly used for domestic appliances. In the US, it almost always refers to a drip-style machine.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use the word 'cooker' or 'boiler' for this machine, but 'maker' is the standard term.
Memory Tip
Visualize the machine 'making' your 'coffee' while you sleep; it is a coffee-maker.
Word Origin
A compound of 'coffee' (from Arabic 'qahwa') and the English agent noun 'maker' (one who makes).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, having a coffee maker is considered an essential part of a standard kitchen setup.
Quick Quiz
Every morning, I put water and beans into the ______ to brew a fresh pot.
Correct!
The correct answer is: coffee maker
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