Definition of faucetnext
as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid don't forget to turn off the faucet

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Recent Examples of faucet The finish is a nice tie-in with a polished chrome faucet. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026 Homeowner education to prevent future pest issues, such as managing mulch levels or addressing a leaky faucet. Kody Boye, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2026 The spacious bathrooms, meanwhile, exude luxury with black marble vanity units and 18-carat gold faucets. Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 7 May 2026 All those new toilets and faucets can put a strain on underground infrastructure. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for faucet
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valve
Noun
  • Possible infections could include bloodstream infections, bone and joint infections, heart valve infections and life-threatening conditions such as sepsis or septic shock.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • These include not releasing until the pressure isn’t a problem and easy-release steam valves.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026

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“Faucet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faucet. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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