faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfä-

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

Synonyms

• valve

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

don't forget to turn off the faucet

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of her favorite pieces are the decorative pillows and the bathroom sink, which includes a tiny beaded drain stopper and earring studs as faucets. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

The resort has incorporated eco-friendly practices, such as replacing single-use water bottles with aluminum in all guest rooms, installing multi-use bath amenity dispensers, and reducing water consumption with high-efficiency toilets and faucets. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025

Oftentimes, these are on faucets, handles, showerheads, towel racks, and sometimes even light fixtures. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025

Cold water was running from the faucet. —Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2025

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)