: a fixture for drawing or regulating the flow of liquid especially from a pipe
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don't forget to turn off the faucet
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Experts also remind homeowners to prepare beyond the driveway by opening cabinet doors, dripping faucets, and being cautious with frozen pipes.
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Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Let faucets drip during freezing weather to keep water moving and prevent pipes from freezing.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
High-touch surfaces such as faucets, toilet handles, light switches, and cabinet pulls can quickly become germ-ridden during winter.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Letting an outdoor faucet drip actually increases the likelihood of your pipes bursting.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Riley, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Let faucets drip during freezing weather to keep water moving and prevent pipes from freezing.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
High-touch surfaces such as faucets, toilet handles, light switches, and cabinet pulls can quickly become germ-ridden during winter.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Letting an outdoor faucet drip actually increases the likelihood of your pipes bursting.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faucet
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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faucet. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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faucet
noun
fau·cet
ˈfȯ-sət 
ˈfäs-ət
: a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid (as from a pipe)
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