tapping
1 Americannoun
-
the act of tapping casks, telephone conversations, etc.
-
something that is drawn by tapping.
Etymology
Origin of tapping1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at tap 1, -ing 1
Origin of tapping2
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
This happened as part of an ongoing tapping of the reserve that’s expected to conclude in mid-to-late August or early September.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
The protest has stretched beyond memes and social media posts, tapping into widespread anger among the youth over lack of jobs and anxieties about their future.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
It is about tapping into Morocco's passion for the game and grabbing "soft power on the international stage" by proving they can compete.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Executives are tapping internal “AI champions” among their employees to boost adoption.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
He puts it near my mouth, and I try to drink while still tapping.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
