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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Salt buildup can also occur due to the contaminants in some tap water, though, so this is not always a clear sign of overfertilizing. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 Rinse the bananas in tap water for about 30 seconds, and then place them on a kitchen towel to air dry, or use the towel to wipe them dry. Christine Fiorentino, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 Messmer knows that there is PFAS in her tap water—and chose to invest $7,000 in a home filtration system for her entire house. Ani Freedman, Fortune, 26 June 2025 The village announced residents can once again use tap water for common purposes, including cooking and drinking, without the need for boiling. Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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tap water

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