tap water

noun

: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)

Examples of tap water in a Sentence

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Lead can enter tap water when pipes and plumbing fixtures corrode. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2025 The output is potable water — often cleaner than municipal tap water on Earth. Berrin Tansel, The Conversation, 30 July 2025 In a small bowl, whisk together instant coffee granules and hot tap water. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025 The filtration systems built into county wells work in a manner similar to what is used (and recommended) for home tap water; as devices that simply trap and collect PFAS chemicals. Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tap water

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tap water was in 1881

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“Tap water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20water. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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tap water

noun
: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)
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