tap water

noun

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

Examples of tap water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But buying bottled water is more expensive than tap water, and the median household income in Puerto Rico is $26,297, compared to roughly $82,000 nationally. — Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

Most tap water in the UAE comes from desalination, which strips out salt but leaves minerals behind, producing a mineral load that builds up on hair, skin and surfaces. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Fixing it will be pricey and complicated, but Miami-Dade says it is committed to continue providing safe and clean tap water. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

After decades of complaints regarding discolored tap water, Fort Lauderdale is preparing to open a new water treatment plant in September aimed at solving the issue of water that residents say often appears yellow. — Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tap water

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• breakwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater

Kids Definition

tap water

noun

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