faucet

American  

[faw-sit] / ˈfɔ sɪt /

noun

1. any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or the like by opening or closing an orifice; tap; cock.

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faucet British  

/ ˈfɔːsɪt /

noun

1. a tap fitted to a barrel

2. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): tap.  a valve by which a fluid flow from a pipe can be controlled by opening and closing an orifice

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Regionalisms

Spigot is a common variant for faucet and is widely used in the Midland U.S. Elsewhere, faucet is more commonly used, especially in the Northern U.S.

Etymology

Origin of faucet

1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French fausset peg for a vent, perhaps equivalent to fauss ( er ) to force in, damage, warp, literally, to falsify (< Late Latin falsāre; false ) + -et -et

Example Sentences

She rushed to the faucet to let cold water run over her burning hands.

From Literature

I flush the toilet and turn on the faucet.

From Literature

It talked her through fixing a faucet in her apartment, generated advice for a loved one navigating a challenging roommate situation, and came up with vendor prioritization for her jewelry side business.

From The Wall Street Journal

The disaster has destabilized local utilities that for generations quietly kept faucets flowing in Altadena.

From Los Angeles Times

“The faucets are being shut off,” said Piñon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• nozzle
• valve