faucet
Americannoun
noun
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a tap fitted to a barrel
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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
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
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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.
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
“Off, please,” Ray yells, and I turn the faucet off.
From Literature
You know to turn the faucet in the bathroom off while rinsing out your swimsuit but something distracts you.
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