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

The faucet handles are crafted to represent the winding crown of a watch. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Guest rooms are also outfitted with low-flow faucets and showerheads aimed at water reduction. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

The faucet even comes with a matching pop-up drain, so your bathroom sink looks cohesive. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Other simple upgrades, like installing low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators, can reduce water consumption, while insulating exposed hot water pipes helps keep water warmer for longer and improves efficiency. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 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)