faucet
noun
any device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or the like by opening or closing an orifice; tap; cock.
faucets
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pluralof faucet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For the hardware, the couple will be replacing the existing silver-toned metal with gold, including new faucets, new drawer handles, and new knobs for the cupboards.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Its biggest rival Masco, which makes Delta faucets, is up close to 40% over that time period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
City officials have urged residents not to use water that has started to come out of their faucets for now, warning that this could delay the completion of the repairs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2025
Forgiveness can be a one-person endeavor, but anger and sorrow aren’t faucets that turn off with a pardon.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2024
The faucets shone bright enough to use as mirrors.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
