faucet
Americannoun
noun
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a tap fitted to a barrel
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Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): tap. a valve by which a fluid flow from a pipe can be controlled by opening and closing an orifice
Regionalisms
Spigot is a common variant for faucet and is widely used in the Midland U.S. Elsewhere, faucet is more commonly used, especially in the Northern U.S.
Etymology
Origin of faucet
1350–1400; Middle English < Middle French fausset peg for a vent, perhaps equivalent to fauss ( er ) to force in, damage, warp, literally, to falsify (< Late Latin falsāre; false ) + -et -et
Example Sentences
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The organization’s sink uses water barrels to provide clean water and includes computer chips to turn the sink faucet on and off.
From Seattle Times
When Americans turn on their faucets, they shouldn’t have to think about infrastructure.
From Washington Post
The water coming from the faucets had very little pressure.
From New York Times
Intermittent bouts of low water pressure can make faucets unusable for thousands of people at a time.
From New York Times
The most popular finishes remain brass and gold, from kitchen appliance knobs to bathroom faucets and lighting.
From Seattle Times
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