on tap

phrase

Synonyms of on tapnext
1
: ready to be drawn from a large container (such as a cask or keg)
ale on tap
2
: broached or furnished with a tap
3
: on hand : available
… services instantly on tapHugh Dwan
4
: coming up
… other matches on tapH. W. Wind

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“On tap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20tap. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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