faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət How to pronounce faucet (audio)
ˈfä-
: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

don't forget to turn off the faucet
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Check outdoor faucets, hoses, and sprinklers for leaks, and avoid overwatering the grass. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 July 2025 But having an oversized, industrial-style faucet at my small kitchen sink often leads to pools of water on the counter. Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 July 2025 The small grocery on the next street seems fully stocked; the air-conditioning works in my apartment; faucets give water. Gershom Gorenberg, The Atlantic, 22 June 2025 Consider swapping out old faucets, showerheads and cabinet handles for modern, stylish options. Ann Hoke, USA Today, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for faucet

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of faucet was in the 15th century

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

faucet

noun
fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət How to pronounce faucet (audio)
ˈfäs-ət
: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)

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