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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Freezing doesn’t kill pathogens and the alcohol in a drink won’t either, so ice made from tap water stays risky. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 Some newer models may have a setting for tap water, which doesn’t adjust the water temperature based on the seasonal temperature outdoors. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 June 2026 Combs said the woman claimed her doctor had told her not to cook with or drink the tap water. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 The review analyzed 47 studies from around the world on various methods of washing produce, including tap water. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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tap water

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