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 of spigot

• 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

Inside Brothers, student Trip Condon spoke between sips from beer dripped from the spigot of a beer tower. —Aidan Sadovi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

Hospital executives are hinting of a second wave of layoffs as some downsize their operations while the federal government continues to close the funding spigot for health care programs in phases over the next several years. —Pat Maio, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026

Here’s what to know about this crucial spigot in Iran’s oil exports operation. —Helen Regan, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026

And now, lawmakers have voted to ratchet the spigot open further — and perhaps, campaign reform advocates say, all the way. —Rob Davis, ProPublica, 13 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for spigot

• bigot
• frigate

Kids Definition

spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspig-ət 

ˈspik-ət

1

: a plug used to stop the vent in a barrel

2

: faucet