faucet

noun

fau·​cet ˈfȯ-sət 

ˈfä-

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

Synonyms

• cock
• gate
• spigot
• stopcock
• tap
• valve

Examples of faucet in a Sentence

don't forget to turn off the faucet

Recent Examples on the Web

Why risk alienating the one person who could shut off the federal faucet? —Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

Because the drinking outlets are designed to require constant pressure for water flow, the birds have learnt to not just turn the taps on but maintain pressure on the faucet. —New Atlas, 4 June 2025

Early action against dangerous consumer products, such as contaminated faucets, is critical to preventing lasting harm and public health crises across American homes. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025

Consumers with the faucets are advised to stop using them immediately and to reach out to the vendor for a refund. —Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 May 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)