tap water

American  

noun

1. water, obtained directly from a faucet or tap, that has not been purified, distilled, or otherwise treated.

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tap water British  

noun

1. water drawn off through taps from pipes in a house, as distinguished from distilled water, mineral water, etc

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Etymology

Origin of tap water

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Ofwat said company failures left it unable to cope during periods of high demand or extreme weather, leaving customers with no tap water, unable to shower or bathe or flush their toilets.

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About 16,000 households were initially advised not to drink tap water without boiling it first.

From BBC

People have been urged not to use tap water for anything other than flushing toilets.

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Bottled water is being delivered to residents in Killin for a second day and locals have been warned not to use tap water for anything other than flushing toilets.

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Scottish Water said it was taking samples of the water and advised people in the village not to use their tap water "for any purpose".

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