Definition of faucetnext
as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet The probable cause statement from that 2024 case said that Jones had been found inside a home that was being renovated and had broken two windows, a kitchen faucet and there were holes in the drywall. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 Pour hot water down the drain or keep the faucet running on hot for about 10-15 seconds. Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Start by applying the solution directly to the hard water stain on glass, tile, or faucets. Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 The faucet is a portable Dometic Go unit piped to a 34-L fresh water tank, while the shower is a portable Geyser system drawing from the same tank. New Atlas, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • Isar called off a launch attempt on January 21 due to an issue with a pressurization valve, and then halted a countdown on March 25, moments before liftoff, when engineers detected rising temperatures in the rocket’s liquid propane fuel.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
  • Even receiving heart valves from pigs or cows can trigger some people with the syndrome.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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