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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Areas south of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport said late Friday night that the area’s tap water system is safe to use after a fuel spill at the airport reached the Flint River. Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026 To start, fill up your sink or a large bowl with several inches of tap water and then place your money tree pot in the water so that the bottom inches of the pot are submerged, and the pot rim is well above the water line. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026 Until further notice, the affected residents should not drink or use the tap water for preparing food or brushing teeth without boiling it first. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026 Because tap water will kill us. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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tap water

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