Definition

1. Noun:
   • A kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically: A device designed to prepare coffee by automatically heating water and passing it through ground coffee beans.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • I use my coffee maker every morning to brew a fresh pot.
  • The hotel room was equipped with a small coffee maker.

Advanced Usage

• "programmable coffee maker": A coffee maker that can be set to start brewing at a specific time.
  • I set my programmable coffee maker to start at 7 AM so the coffee is ready when I wake up.

Variants and Related Words

• Coffee machine (n): A general term often used interchangeably with "coffee maker," though it can sometimes refer to more complex or commercial machines.

  • The office has a high-end coffee machine that makes espresso.

• Drip coffee maker (n): A specific, common type of coffee maker where hot water drips through a filter containing ground coffee.

  • A standard drip coffee maker is perfect for making coffee for a group.

Synonyms

• Coffee brewer: A device for brewing coffee.
• Coffee pot: While this can refer specifically to the carafe, it is sometimes used informally for the entire appliance.

Related Phrases

• To make coffee: The general action of preparing coffee, which a coffee maker performs.
  • Can you make coffee? The coffee maker is on the counter.

Noun

1. a kitchen appliance for brewing coffee automatically