coffeepot
UK[ˈkɒfɪpɒt]US[ˈkɔːfɪpɑːt]
n
A pot used for brewing or serving coffee.
Morpheme Breakdown
coffee
pot
coffee
pot
Etymology
The word 'coffeepot' is a transparent English compound, formed by directly combining the name of the beverage with the word for a common vessel. 'Coffee' entered European languages through trade, with its etymology tracing back to the Arabic 'qahwah', which originally referred to a type of wine before being applied to the stimulating drink. 'Pot' is a fundamental Germanic word for a container, with a history traceable to Proto-Germanic. The compound's logic is purely functional, designating a pot specifically designed for the preparation or serving of coffee, reflecting the drink's rise to cultural prominence in Europe.
Analysis
Structure: coffee + pot
- coffee (noun): From Arabic qahwah, via Turkish kahve and Dutch koffie. Denotes the beverage made from roasted beans.
- pot (noun): From Old English pott, likely from a common Germanic root. Denotes a rounded container, typically for holding liquids or plants.
Examples
She placed the antique silver coffeepot on the breakfast table.
The glass coffeepot allows you to see the brewing process.
He accidentally knocked over the coffeepot, creating a huge mess.