Percolator

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːrkəˌleɪtər/

Definitions of percolator

noun a type of coffee pot used to brew coffee by passing boiling water through ground coffee

Example Sentences

A1 I use a percolator to make coffee in the morning.

A2 The percolator is a simple and efficient way to brew coffee.

B1 The percolator on the stove began to bubble as the water heated up.

B2 She prefers using a percolator over a drip coffee maker for a richer flavor.

C1 The antique percolator in the kitchen was a beautiful addition to the decor.

C2 The barista used a high-tech percolator to create the perfect espresso shot.

Examples of percolator in a Sentence

formal The percolator is an essential tool for brewing coffee in large quantities.

informal I always use the percolator when I have guests over for brunch.

slang My grandma's percolator makes the best coffee, hands down.

figurative Ideas percolate in my mind like coffee in a percolator, slowly brewing until they're ready to be shared.

Grammatical Forms of percolator

• past tense: percolated
• plural: percolators
• comparative: more percolator
• superlative: most percolator
• present tense: percolate
• future tense: will percolate
• perfect tense: have percolated
• continuous tense: is percolating
• singular: percolator
• positive degree: percolator
• infinitive: to percolate
• gerund: percolating
• participle: percolating

Origin and Evolution of percolator

First Known Use: 1829 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'percolator' originates from the Latin word 'percolare', meaning to filter or strain through.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device for extracting coffee by filtering hot water through ground coffee beans, the term 'percolator' has evolved to also refer to any device that percolates or filters liquid through a porous substance to extract flavor or essence.