drip pot
Definition
- Noun:
- A coffeepot for making drip coffee: A specific type of coffee maker where hot water slowly trickles or "drips" through a basket or filter containing ground coffee, and the brewed coffee collects in a pot below.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She filled the drip pot with water and coffee grounds before breakfast.
- The old glass drip pot was a staple in many American kitchens in the mid-20th century.
Advanced Usage
- The term drip pot is often used to distinguish a simple, non-electric coffee brewing device from more modern espresso machines or single-serve pod systems.
- For a classic cup of coffee, nothing beats the simplicity of a drip pot.
Variants and Related Words
- Drip coffee maker (n): A more modern, often electric, appliance that automates the drip brewing process. While functionally similar, a "drip coffee maker" is typically a more specific term for an electric appliance, whereas a "drip pot" can refer to simpler, non-electric models.
- Percolator (n): A different type of coffeepot where water is repeatedly cycled through the coffee grounds. This is a distinct device from a drip pot.
Synonyms
- Drip coffeemaker
- Filter coffeepot
Related Idioms or Phrases
- While there are no direct idioms using drip pot, the brewing method is referenced in the common phrase "drip coffee" to describe the resulting beverage.
- Would you prefer espresso or drip coffee?
Noun
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a coffeepot for making drip coffee
