: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe
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don't forget to turn off the faucet
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Just tap the button at the top of the faucet twice,, and a steady stream comes out.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Squeeze out all excess water after each use and avoid storing your sponge in a sink or in the splash zone of the faucet.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Sturdy handles and a sleek faucet are the cherry on top.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
Ghost sightings have been reported in the hallways and foyers, as well as other creepy occurrences like faucets randomly turning on by themselves.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 31 Oct. 2024
Squeeze out all excess water after each use and avoid storing your sponge in a sink or in the splash zone of the faucet.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
Sturdy handles and a sleek faucet are the cherry on top.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
Ghost sightings have been reported in the hallways and foyers, as well as other creepy occurrences like faucets randomly turning on by themselves.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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faucet
noun
fau·cet
ˈfȯ-sət 
ˈfäs-ət
: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)
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