faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfä-

: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe

Synonyms

• cock
• gate
• spigot
• stopcock
• tap
• valve

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

don't forget to turn off the faucet

Recent Examples on the Web

After the time has passed, flush the drain with hot water from the faucet for 30-40 minutes. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024

The hotel’s concern for parents extends to details like a lime-green plastic step stool at the marble bathroom sinks and matching plastic contraption hung from the faucet to bring water closer to a person of small stature. —Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024

It is generally spread from moisture particles from cooling towers, showers, faucets, spas, hot tubs and decorative fountains. —Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024

Open the faucet attached to the frozen pipe to allow water to flow through and relieve pressure buildup. —John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, bung, faucet, from Middle French fausset bung, perhaps from fausser to damage, from Late Latin falsare to falsify, from Latin falsus false

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfäs-ət

: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)