A1 noun Neutral #3,820 most common

coffee maker

/ˈkɔːfi ˌmeɪkər/

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

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1

I 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.

2

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.

3

Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?

Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?

Word Family

Noun
coffee maker
Verb
make (coffee)
Related
coffee
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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

1

I bought a new coffee maker for my kitchen because I love fresh coffee.

everyday

I bought a new coffee maker for my kitchen because I love fresh coffee.

2

The office suite is equipped with a high-capacity coffee maker for all staff members.

formal

The office suite is equipped with a high-capacity coffee maker for all staff members.

3

Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?

informal

Hey, do you know how to turn on this coffee maker?

4

The evolution of the domestic coffee maker reflects broader trends in kitchen automation.

academic

The evolution of the domestic coffee maker reflects broader trends in kitchen automation.

5

We need to approve the purchase of a new coffee maker for the breakroom.

business

We need to approve the purchase of a new coffee maker for the breakroom.

Word Family

Noun
coffee maker
Verb
make (coffee)
Related
coffee

Common Collocations

automatic coffee maker a machine that brews coffee without manual help
clean the coffee maker to wash or descale the appliance
programmable coffee maker a machine that can be set to start at a specific time
turn on the coffee maker to start the machine
drip coffee maker a specific type of machine that drips water through a filter

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

coffee maker vs coffee machine

A coffee machine is often used for larger or professional espresso equipment, while coffee maker usually refers to home appliances.

coffee maker vs kettle

A kettle only boils water, whereas a coffee maker specifically processes coffee grounds to make a drink.

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Usage Notes

The term is most commonly used for domestic appliances. In the US, it almost always refers to a drip-style machine.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use the word 'cooker' or 'boiler' for this machine, but 'maker' is the standard term.

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Memory Tip

Visualize the machine 'making' your 'coffee' while you sleep; it is a coffee-maker.

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Word Origin

A compound of 'coffee' (from Arabic 'qahwa') and the English agent noun 'maker' (one who makes).

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: coffee makers Often used in compound noun structures
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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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