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

In the meantime, water restrictions are in place, including the closure of overnight guest lodging, spigots at campgrounds turned off, and a restriction on all wood and charcoal fires, including campfires. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

Restroom faucets will remain operational, but spigot access at South Rim campgrounds will be turned off, with the exception of Mather Campground's check-in kiosk. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Only dry camping will be permitted in the park, as spigot access at South Rim campgrounds has been turned off. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

The following year, Brawn GP was bought by Mercedes, the money spigot turned on, and, once the hybrid era began in 2014, the championships started flowing. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 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