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

Many have outdoor soaking tubs with hot and cold handles, and then a special faucet that delivers water directly from the hot springs for an ultra-private soak. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026

The disaster has destabilized local utilities that for generations quietly kept faucets flowing in Altadena. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026

Changing architectural details like the shower fittings, faucets, cabinet knobs and drawer pulls can make a basic bathroom look far more refined and considered. —Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026

Water Quality While the water from your faucet is generally ok for most other houseplants, peace lilies are picky about their water. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 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)