Coffeepot: meaning, definitions and examples
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coffeepot
[ ˈkɔːfiˌpɒt ]
kitchen appliance
A coffeepot is a container used for brewing and serving coffee. It typically has a handle and a spout for pouring. Coffeepots can come in various designs, including electric versions that keep the coffee warm.
Synonyms
coffee brewer, coffee maker, coffee pot.
Examples of usage
- I brewed a fresh pot in my new coffeepot.
- She poured coffee from the decorative coffeepot.
- After dinner, he set the coffeepot on the table.
- The vintage coffeepot was a family heirloom.
Translations
Translations of the word "coffeepot" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cafeteira
🇮🇳 कॉफी पॉट
🇩🇪 Kaffeekanne
🇮🇩 panci kopi
🇺🇦 кавник
🇵🇱 dzbanek do kawy
🇯🇵 コーヒーポット
🇫🇷 cafetière
🇪🇸 cafetera
🇹🇷 kahve potu
🇰🇷 커피포트
🇸🇦 إناء القهوة
🇨🇿 kávovar
🇸🇰 kanvica na kávu
🇨🇳 咖啡壶
🇸🇮 kavni lonec
🇮🇸 kaffikanna
🇰🇿 кофе құйғыш
🇬🇪 ყავის ჭურჭელი
🇦🇿 qəhvə dəmləmə qabı
🇲🇽 cafetera
Etymology
The word 'coffeepot' is formed by the combination of two words: 'coffee' and 'pot'. The term 'coffee' traces its origins back to the Arabic word 'qahwa', which referred to the drink made from coffee beans. The cultivation of coffee began in the 15th century in the Sufi shrines of Yemen, and it rapidly spread to Persia, Egypt, and Turkey. As for 'pot', it is derived from the Latin word 'pottus', meaning a vessel or container, and has been used in the English language since the Middle Ages. The combination of these two terms came into common use in the English language as coffee became popular in Europe during the 17th century, when coffeehouses began appearing in major cities like London and Paris. Initially, coffee was made in various types of pots, but as the drink gained popularity, specialized coffeepots were created to enhance the brewing experience.