spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspi-gət 

-kət

1

a

: spile sense 2

b

: the plug of a faucet or cock

c

: faucet

2

: something resembling a spigot especially in regulating availability or flow (as of money)

Synonyms of spigot

• valve

Examples of spigot in a Sentence

the spigot on a beer keg

Hook the hose up to the spigot behind the house.

Recent Examples on the Web

Hardware stores sell special insulation to wrap pipes and cover your outdoor spigots. —Star-Telegram Staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026

Cover outdoor spigots Before the temperature drops below 32 degrees, outdoor water spigots attached to homes should be opened to allow to drain water out. —Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026

Once hoses are disconnected, cover outdoor spigots with insulated faucet covers. —Sergio Candido, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

How To Install Outdoor Faucet Covers Start by disconnecting garden hoses and making sure that there are no leaks in or around your spigot. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for spigot

• bigot
• frigate

Kids Definition

spigot

noun

spig·​ot ˈspig-ət 

ˈspik-ət

1

: a plug used to stop the vent in a barrel

2

: faucet