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

Given the confluence of factors, from negative attitudes toward higher taxes to the state’s fiscal imbalance, state government needs leaders who are willing to turn off the spigot of tax revenue and show some fiscal discipline. —The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 2 Dec. 2025

How To Install Outdoor Faucet Covers Start by disconnecting garden hoses and making sure that there are no leaks in or around your spigot. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2025

But Harvest was already pulling the lever toward her, which increased the speed at which the spigot shot out product to every quarter second. —Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025

After years of stagnation (and in many cases declines) in content spending from entertainment giants, the cash spigot appears to be turning on once more. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Nov. 2025

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