faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfä-

: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe

Synonyms of faucet

• valve

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

don't forget to turn off the faucet

Recent Examples on the Web

Stay away from water and plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, bathtubs, and faucets during a thunderstorm. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

Deep clean the sink and faucet, then reset the countertops for a clutter-free look. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026

Another example of an at-home way to conserve water is to turn off your faucet while brushing your teeth. —Emily McLeod, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

Deep clean the sink and faucet, and then reset the countertops for a clutter-free look. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026

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

Rhymes for faucet

• posset

Kids Definition

faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfäs-ət

: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)