Coffeemaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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coffeemaker
[ ˈkɔːfiˌmeɪkər ]
kitchen appliance
A coffeemaker is an appliance used to brew coffee. It typically operates by heating water and passing it through coffee grounds contained in a filter. Coffeemakers come in various types, including drip, espresso, and single-serve machines. They are essential in many households and offices for quickly preparing coffee. The invention of the coffeemaker has revolutionized how we prepare this popular beverage, making it more accessible to everyone.
Synonyms
brewer, coffee machine, coffee maker, espresso machine.
Examples of usage
- I bought a new coffeemaker for my kitchen.
- Our office coffeemaker makes coffee every morning.
- He prefers using a French press over a regular coffeemaker.
- The coffeemaker broke after years of use.
Translations
Translations of the word "coffeemaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 máquina de café
🇮🇳 कॉफी मेकर
🇩🇪 Kaffeemaschine
🇮🇩 mesin pembuat kopi
🇺🇦 кавоварка
🇵🇱 ekspres do kawy
🇯🇵 コーヒーメーカー
🇫🇷 machine à café
🇪🇸 cafetera
🇹🇷 kahve makinesi
🇰🇷 커피 머신
🇸🇦 صانع القهوة
🇨🇿 kávovar
🇸🇰 kávovar
🇨🇳 咖啡机
🇸🇮 kavni aparat
🇮🇸 kaffivél
🇰🇿 кофеқайнатқыш
🇬🇪 ყავის აპარატი
🇦🇿 qəhvə hazırlayıcı
🇲🇽 cafetera
Etymology
The word 'coffeemaker' combines 'coffee', which is derived from the Arabic 'qahwa', meaning 'wine' or 'intoxicating drink', and 'maker', an English word that denotes someone or something that causes or produces. The use of the word 'coffeemaker' started to become common in the early 20th century as coffee brewing technology evolved. The first mechanical coffeemakers were invented in the 1800s, leading to significant advancements over the years. With the introduction of drip coffee makers in the 1970s, the popularity of the coffeemaker soared in households and establishments worldwide. Today, various styles and types of coffeemakers exist, reflecting changes in technology and consumer preferences.