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

Both rinsing and soaking grapes with regular tap water help remove dirt and reduce pesticide residues. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

Tomatoes should be washed with cool tap water before eating, according to the USDA, and soap, detergent, or vegetable washes should not be used. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Distilled water lacks essential minerals, so tap water is generally preferred for overall health. — Laura Schober, Health, 16 July 2026

Avoid food or water that may be contaminated by human feces, especially when traveling to countries where tap water or food may be unsafe. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 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)