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
The idea came about after another co-founder, a coder and glassblowing artist named Jim McKelvey, couldn’t sell one of his sculptural glass faucets because he couldn’t accept credit cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 3, 2026
“The faucets are being shut off,” said Piñon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
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
They continued past to the campsites, which had fireplaces, water faucets and flat dirt spaces, where a tent could be pitched or a car pulled in.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
