spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspi-gət 

-kət

1

a

: spile sense 2

b

: the plug of a faucet or cock

c

: faucet

2

: something resembling a spigot especially in regulating availability or flow (as of money)

Synonyms

• cock
• faucet
• gate
• stopcock
• tap
• valve

Examples of spigot in a Sentence

the spigot on a beer keg

Hook the hose up to the spigot behind the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rain barrel accessories, like tubing, lids, and spigots, can also be damaged by cold weather, while metal rain barrels won’t function once temperatures drop below freezing. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024

Earlier this month, crews closed the spigot on the Salt and opened one on the Verde. —Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024

In the most likely scenario, such a law would probably phase out the federal EV credit in 2026 or 2027, instead of turning off the spigot retroactively for all 2025 purchases, Wickett said. —Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024

The closure is due to a project that will repave campground roads replace electrical water lines and spigots in the modern campground and make several improvements in the camp store. —Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspig-ət 

ˈspik-ət

1

: a plug used to stop the vent in a barrel

2

: faucet