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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The cafe didn’t have any running water either, so the bathrooms were out of service and tap water, usually provided for free, was not available. Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026 While there are other tap water-friendly humidifiers on the market, what sets the Canopy apart is all the technology in the machine itself that prevents mold growth. Euna Park, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 This is often caused by dry indoor air, over-fertilizing, or the use of tap water, which may contain salts and minerals that build up in the soil. Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025 Gently rub the cucumber while holding it under plain, cool running tap water. Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

tap water

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