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

Pro tip: To help avoid freezing pipes, keep garage doors closed, open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors for more air circulation and drip water from faucets. —Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025

Others were also impressed with the Tiger's Eye faucet that Spath managed to get to go with the sink. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025

The minimalist bathrooms with old-English faucets and hand basins on chrome pedestals proudly offer sustainable toiletries by Maison Caulières. —Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2025

When temperatures drop below 32 degrees, let a few faucets drip to prevent freezing and bursting. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2025

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)