Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
percolator
Noun
/ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/
Definition
A device used for brewing coffee by cycling boiling water through coffee grounds using gravity and pressure.
Examples
- She used a percolator to brew her morning coffee, enjoying its strong and robust flavor.
- The campers brought a percolator to make coffee over the campfire.
- This old-fashioned percolator is still a favorite among coffee lovers for its unique brewing method.
Meaning
A percolator is primarily associated with the process of brewing coffee, allowing for a rich flavor to be extracted from ground coffee beans.
Synonyms
- coffee maker
- brew pot
- drip pot
