tap water

noun

: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)

Examples of tap water in a Sentence

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That’s a chelator that binds to free metal ions found in tap water. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 15 Dec. 2025 Oliver recommends using distilled water in portable humidifiers rather than tap water, as the minerals in tap water can create white dust and build up in the appliance. Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025 Using 300-pound blocks of frozen Philadelphia tap water, Slavin said crafting the icy artwork is a multi-day process. Eva Andersen, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 Soft drinks and alcohol prices are on the high side, but there is complimentary tap water and coffee service. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tap water

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tap water was in 1881

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“Tap water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tap%20water. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.

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tap water

noun
: water as it comes from a tap (as in a home)
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