plumbing fixture

noun

: a part (such as a sink, toilet, faucet, etc.) that is attached to a system of pipes that carry water through a building

Examples of plumbing fixture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Seek out a sturdy building, and stay away from electrical appliances and plumbing fixtures. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2024 Someone stole approximately $1,000 worth of plumbing fixtures. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024 First rolled out by the Illinois plumbing fixture company Elkay in 2010, over 1 million ezH2O bottle refill stations were manufactured and installed by 2021. Alden Wicker, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2024 One side of the tub is wider than the other to accommodate the motors and plumbing fixtures. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2024 The open and flowing design is highlighted by a master suite and additional guest room on the main floor, designer series tile, granite, hardware, plumbing fixtures and lighting, top-of-the-line professional appliances; and beautifully designed custom cabinets throughout. Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024 The main remedy is to add chemicals to keep it from leaching out of pipes and plumbing fixtures. CBS News, 30 Nov. 2023 Indoor and outdoor replacements and repairs Most of the renovations that Americans with older homes completed in recent years involved replacing ceiling tiles, drywall, flooring, paneling, plumbing fixtures and water heaters, according to the Census data. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2023 The bathrooms were designed with relaxation in mind, with stylish marble selections, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Kambry Ruby, Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2023

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“Plumbing fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plumbing%20fixture. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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