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
Toilets lacked basic items such as soap, while water gushing from the faucets was tinged brown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
The plumber is here but the faucets aren’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2025
Las Flores has recommended to customers that when they resume using water, they take various steps to flush the household system, including running all the faucets for at least five minutes before using.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
He never seemed to notice that Granny was still drawing well water and emptying slop jars after other women were turning faucets and pulling tank chains.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
